The 2016 MotoGP Thread

badri · 19th March 2016, 18:33

Rossi signs a 2 year deal with Yamaha!

That leaves a big doubt on future of Jorge at Yamaha. Looks more likely that he may be headed towards Ducati!

badri · 19th March 2016, 19:53

A quick analysis on Rossi's signing by Motomatters.com.

https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...alyzying_.html

According to this article, Jorge has the contract from Yamaha on his table from Thursday but has not signed yet. He seems to be evaluating performance of Ducatis in first couple of races before making his decision.

five46 · 19th March 2016, 19:57

That also leaves us with 3 more seasons to savor the GOAT.

What is still unclear is who will be the No.1 rider for Yamaha? If it's Vale, then the Jorge-Duke team may become a reality. As on date, Jorge has been expressing that he wants to be with works Yamaha and go on to become a Yamaha legend (?).

five46 · 19th March 2016, 23:50

Qualifying:
1. JLo
2. Marq
3. Vinales
4. A. Ionnane
5. V. R. 46

fz_rider · 20th March 2016, 10:03

The teams are looking closer this year. Last year every now and then Ducati was in the mix. This year even Suzuki looks good. I think due to change in regulations, new tyre supplier, the races will be close. The race results are more dependant on rider skills and dynamics of the bike.

TorqueyTechie · 20th March 2016, 11:06

Which channel is airing the races this year? Star sports?

mayankk · 20th March 2016, 12:04

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Originally Posted by TorqueyTechie

Which channel is airing the races this year? Star sports?

Ten HD, later tonight.

shyn · 20th March 2016, 14:00

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Originally Posted by badri

Rossi signs a 2 year deal with Yamaha!

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Originally Posted by five46

That also leaves us with 3 more seasons to savor the GOAT.

That news made my what was turning out to be an epicly crappy day!

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Originally Posted by badri

A quick analysis on Rossi's signing by Motomatters.com.

https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...alyzying_.html

According to this article, Jorge has the contract from Yamaha on his table from Thursday but has not signed yet. He seems to be evaluating performance of Ducatis in first couple of races before making his decision.

Another article from the same website and writer says that both, Rossi and Lorenzo, were sent out the contract simultaneously. And this news comes straight from the boss' mouth-
"In a press conference in which Lin Jarvis got to display his mastery of public relations, the Yamaha boss explained exactly how the Rossi deal had come about, and what the current situation was with Lorenzo. They had both been offered a contract, Jarvis said, the email going out simultaneously to the two riders. Rossi had agreed immediately, and signed the deal at Qatar. Lorenzo had taken a waiting approach, and was not yet willing to sign."

Source: https://m.motomatters.com/analysis/2...d_up_on_u.html

Oh, and also, Rossi has begun his mind games-
When asked about Lorenzo's contract situation, Rossi brought up Ducati. He told the media that he expected Lorenzo to stay, despite an offer from Ducati. The reason? "It would take a lot of courage to make the switch to Ducati. That kind of decision takes a lot of balls, so I think he [Lorenzo] will stay."

Manoj2268 · 20th March 2016, 14:23

He he he! It is 2016, not 2003/4

. Rossi's current competition can beat him mano-e-mano, hence his mind games will not work.

Anyways, old man to stay for 2 more years. Good news. Sepang 2016, here I come with the 46 shirt...

Manoj2268 · 20th March 2016, 22:50

Crazy Moto 3 and moto 2 races. Moto3 decided by .007 sec and 7 of the top 9 moto2 riders jumped their starts..

Parth46 · 20th March 2016, 23:09

Fingers crossed! Here's hoping for another sensational, stunning ride from Rossi to take victory, a repeat of last year's Qatar race!

jampot · 20th March 2016, 23:19

Hoping for a great Rossi show as always.

Just wondering what is the use of umbrella at night!? Is it dew or just brand promotion?

Manoj2268 · 20th March 2016, 23:35

First lap of #motogp... Watching AI29 pass Lorenzo, I am reminded of Stoner blitzing past Rossi in '07. #melikey

mayankk · 21st March 2016, 00:17

Wow. That was much much closer than expected.
This season is going to be all about tyre choices, it seems.

Parth46 · 21st March 2016, 00:20

Pretty cautious stuff, not many hard moves at all from riders - testing out the tyres over race distance I guess.

Looks like the gaps are even tighter this year.

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19th March 2016, 18:33	#31
badri BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 284 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Rossi signs a 2 year deal with Yamaha! That leaves a big doubt on future of Jorge at Yamaha. Looks more likely that he may be headed towards Ducati!
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19th March 2016, 19:53	#32
badri BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 284 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread A quick analysis on Rossi's signing by Motomatters.com. https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...alyzying_.html According to this article, Jorge has the contract from Yamaha on his table from Thursday but has not signed yet. He seems to be evaluating performance of Ducatis in first couple of races before making his decision.
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19th March 2016, 19:57	#33
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread That also leaves us with 3 more seasons to savor the GOAT. What is still unclear is who will be the No.1 rider for Yamaha? If it's Vale, then the Jorge-Duke team may become a reality. As on date, Jorge has been expressing that he wants to be with works Yamaha and go on to become a Yamaha legend (?).
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19th March 2016, 23:50	#34
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Qualifying: 1. JLo 2. Marq 3. Vinales 4. A. Ionnane 5. V. R. 46 Last edited by five46 : 19th March 2016 at 23:52.
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20th March 2016, 10:03	#35
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread The teams are looking closer this year. Last year every now and then Ducati was in the mix. This year even Suzuki looks good. I think due to change in regulations, new tyre supplier, the races will be close. The race results are more dependant on rider skills and dynamics of the bike.
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20th March 2016, 11:06	#36
TorqueyTechie Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,103 Thanked: 2,322 Times	Which channel is airing the races this year? Star sports?
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20th March 2016, 14:23	#39
Manoj2268 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 301 Thanked: 435 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread He he he! It is 2016, not 2003/4 . Rossi's current competition can beat him mano-e-mano, hence his mind games will not work. Anyways, old man to stay for 2 more years. Good news. Sepang 2016, here I come with the 46 shirt...
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20th March 2016, 22:50	#40
Manoj2268 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 301 Thanked: 435 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Crazy Moto 3 and moto 2 races. Moto3 decided by .007 sec and 7 of the top 9 moto2 riders jumped their starts..
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20th March 2016, 23:09	#41
Parth46 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 375 Thanked: 572 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Fingers crossed! Here's hoping for another sensational, stunning ride from Rossi to take victory, a repeat of last year's Qatar race!
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20th March 2016, 23:19	#42
jampot BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 45 Times	Hoping for a great Rossi show as always. Just wondering what is the use of umbrella at night!? Is it dew or just brand promotion?
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20th March 2016, 23:35	#43
Manoj2268 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 301 Thanked: 435 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread First lap of #motogp... Watching AI29 pass Lorenzo, I am reminded of Stoner blitzing past Rossi in '07. #melikey
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21st March 2016, 00:17	#44
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,146 Thanked: 8,163 Times View My Garage	Wow. That was much much closer than expected. This season is going to be all about tyre choices, it seems.
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21st March 2016, 00:20	#45
Parth46 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 375 Thanked: 572 Times	Re: The 2016 MotoGP Thread Pretty cautious stuff, not many hard moves at all from riders - testing out the tyres over race distance I guess. Looks like the gaps are even tighter this year.
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