The Moto GP 2009 thread

16th October 2009, 11:34

Rossi being fastest definitely means he has the answers to bike setup, but tomorrows qualifying will tell us at what pace can Lorenzo ride.

Will raise the stakes of bet after tomorrows session, too early to judge a tthe moment!

five46 · 18th October 2009, 19:00

Nice race!
The battle between Marco and DePu was real classic.

Two people crashed their title hopes today - Jorge and Alvaro.
Looks like one more title celebration for Vale at Malaysia!

RP_812 · 19th October 2009, 16:22

What is Rossi going to do once he wins again this year.?

Man , he must be fed up of winning.

I think he said he was intrested in Rallying the last time around. Do not know what exactly happened to his F1 Dreams though.

20th October 2009, 10:26

It was indeed a good race, Stoner was really pushing hard on that Ducati GP9.
All those slides while exiting corners

indicate he was running the entire race with the TC system at its minimal authority.

Massive error by Lorenzo as he touched Nicky and went out, thanks to him Nicky finished the race in last position with a difference of 1 lap. One GP9 finishes first the other last

SohailPistawala · 21st October 2009, 10:51

So now rossi leads the championship by 38 points from lorenzo, i think just two races to go and 50 points to grab. rossi does have a good chance to wrap things up this weekend.

Malikayil · 21st October 2009, 11:16

the last race proved, FORM is temporary & CLASS is permanent !

Rossi could have taken Stoner if he wanted . . . but was a wise decision to finish 2nd & grab the championship.

Lets wait for the final race of the season, by then Rossi will be the champion & lets see the best motorcycle rider ever with fire works on the track.

46 . . . the number !!!

21st October 2009, 12:50

Well Rossi tried to overtake Stoner but it was just not happening. Noticed the way Stoner was just power sliding all around the track, that means he was not using TC that much was not worried of converving tyres or engine, which proves he was stronger at Phillip Island.

Rossi surely will win, just needs 12 points to be declared winner at Sepang.

But mathematically Lorenzo can still win this. But we all know thats not happening.

SohailPistawala · 21st October 2009, 13:20

even if lorenzo finishes 1st in the next race, all rossi has to do is come in the top 4 and the title is home. things will get difficult if he fnishes anywhere below 4 and the battle will be taken to the last race. however Rossi does have a good history in Malaysia. so another PLus for him.

21st October 2009, 13:44

yes, Rossi has won at Sepang 5 times till now since he joined motogp

Malikayil · 22nd October 2009, 10:17

. . .as long as they know, it really does not matter now whether they finish or not. Will stoner do that kind of slide if its a close race for the championship is to be seen. and if he was not doing that (slide) Rossi would have taken him - i can bet on it.

Rossi had to be careful . . . and those who has seen the moments after they parked the bikes & the press shots can understand that.

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Originally Posted by kunal781

Well Rossi tried to overtake Stoner but it was just not happening. Noticed the way Stoner was just power sliding all around the track, that means he was not using TC that much was not worried of converving tyres or engine, which proves he was stronger at Phillip Island.

Rossi surely will win, just needs 12 points to be declared winner at Sepang.

But mathematically Lorenzo can still win this. But we all know thats not happening.

22nd October 2009, 17:39

Well captain I dont think there is a way to come to a conclusion whether Rossi could take Stoner or not as the other Fiat Yamaha was not on track to judge its pace around Phillip Island. Though I have little doubt about Rossi's skill to overtake Stoner

As long as Vale is able to bag those 12 points at Sepang, this race will be forgotten

JVH · 22nd October 2009, 18:05

Through out the second half of the race, it was clear who could do what but didn't do

With due respect, Stoner is a great rider but I somehow get the feeling he is not as composed as Rossi, looks a little bit hustly bistly. Is just my opinion.

Next year becomes interesting. Hope Stoner doesn't have that mystery sickness, young boy Lorenzo learning something from the doctor (to start with - stop crashing

) and the doctor himself. Bring it on!

22nd October 2009, 20:27

Love the passion we all share for Valentino Rossi and MotoGP

just 3 more days to go till he bags his 7th title!

Next season indeed will be mighty exciting with Ben Spies joining Tech 3 Yamaha (watch out for him at Valencia). By the way who is just 10 points behind the championship leader Haga (of Ducati) in WSBK and is going to win it before the races in Valencia

Macro Simochelli, Bautista too join the premier class in 2010 so there is a lot of fresh faces too, and with the engine regulations and testing restriction it gets even more close (though I believe current testing rules are good).

Go Rossi!

nitrous · 22nd October 2009, 23:13

Lorenzo crashes out at the 1st corner.
Could there be a WORSE title challenger?

23rd October 2009, 10:00

Well yeah I agree with you nitrous, but if you take a look there hasnt been a tougher season for Vale. Ever!

Lorenzo is the next big thing in MotoGP and Fiat Yamaha will once again have their riders fight each other next season.

But in 2 days, Vale will make history once again !

Do you guys think he will celebrate like the old days or do a grown up version like 2008 ?

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16th October 2009, 11:34	#181
kunal781 Posts: n/a	Rossi being fastest definitely means he has the answers to bike setup, but tomorrows qualifying will tell us at what pace can Lorenzo ride. Will raise the stakes of bet after tomorrows session, too early to judge a tthe moment!
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18th October 2009, 19:00	#182
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 642 Thanked: 741 Times	Nice race! The battle between Marco and DePu was real classic. Two people crashed their title hopes today - Jorge and Alvaro. Looks like one more title celebration for Vale at Malaysia! Last edited by five46 : 18th October 2009 at 19:02.
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19th October 2009, 16:22	#183
RP_812 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 2 Times	What is Rossi going to do once he wins again this year.? Man , he must be fed up of winning. I think he said he was intrested in Rallying the last time around. Do not know what exactly happened to his F1 Dreams though.
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20th October 2009, 10:26	#184
kunal781 Posts: n/a	It was indeed a good race, Stoner was really pushing hard on that Ducati GP9. All those slides while exiting corners indicate he was running the entire race with the TC system at its minimal authority. Massive error by Lorenzo as he touched Nicky and went out, thanks to him Nicky finished the race in last position with a difference of 1 lap. One GP9 finishes first the other last
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21st October 2009, 10:51	#185
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	So now rossi leads the championship by 38 points from lorenzo, i think just two races to go and 50 points to grab. rossi does have a good chance to wrap things up this weekend.
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21st October 2009, 11:16	#186
Malikayil BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kochi Posts: 79 Thanked: 5 Times	Rossi - 2009 MotoGP Champion the last race proved, FORM is temporary & CLASS is permanent ! Rossi could have taken Stoner if he wanted . . . but was a wise decision to finish 2nd & grab the championship. Lets wait for the final race of the season, by then Rossi will be the champion & lets see the best motorcycle rider ever with fire works on the track. 46 . . . the number !!!
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21st October 2009, 12:50	#187
kunal781 Posts: n/a	Well Rossi tried to overtake Stoner but it was just not happening. Noticed the way Stoner was just power sliding all around the track, that means he was not using TC that much was not worried of converving tyres or engine, which proves he was stronger at Phillip Island. Rossi surely will win, just needs 12 points to be declared winner at Sepang. But mathematically Lorenzo can still win this. But we all know thats not happening.
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21st October 2009, 13:20	#188
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	even if lorenzo finishes 1st in the next race, all rossi has to do is come in the top 4 and the title is home. things will get difficult if he fnishes anywhere below 4 and the battle will be taken to the last race. however Rossi does have a good history in Malaysia. so another PLus for him.
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21st October 2009, 13:44	#189
kunal781 Posts: n/a	yes, Rossi has won at Sepang 5 times till now since he joined motogp
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22nd October 2009, 17:39	#191
kunal781 Posts: n/a	Well captain I dont think there is a way to come to a conclusion whether Rossi could take Stoner or not as the other Fiat Yamaha was not on track to judge its pace around Phillip Island. Though I have little doubt about Rossi's skill to overtake Stoner As long as Vale is able to bag those 12 points at Sepang, this race will be forgotten
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22nd October 2009, 18:05	#192
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 213 Times	Through out the second half of the race, it was clear who could do what but didn't do With due respect, Stoner is a great rider but I somehow get the feeling he is not as composed as Rossi, looks a little bit hustly bistly. Is just my opinion. Next year becomes interesting. Hope Stoner doesn't have that mystery sickness, young boy Lorenzo learning something from the doctor (to start with - stop crashing ) and the doctor himself. Bring it on!
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22nd October 2009, 20:27	#193
kunal781 Posts: n/a	Love the passion we all share for Valentino Rossi and MotoGP just 3 more days to go till he bags his 7th title! Next season indeed will be mighty exciting with Ben Spies joining Tech 3 Yamaha (watch out for him at Valencia). By the way who is just 10 points behind the championship leader Haga (of Ducati) in WSBK and is going to win it before the races in Valencia Macro Simochelli, Bautista too join the premier class in 2010 so there is a lot of fresh faces too, and with the engine regulations and testing restriction it gets even more close (though I believe current testing rules are good). Go Rossi!
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22nd October 2009, 23:13	#194
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Lorenzo crashes out at the 1st corner. Could there be a WORSE title challenger?
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23rd October 2009, 10:00	#195
kunal781 Posts: n/a	Well yeah I agree with you nitrous, but if you take a look there hasnt been a tougher season for Vale. Ever! Lorenzo is the next big thing in MotoGP and Fiat Yamaha will once again have their riders fight each other next season. But in 2 days, Vale will make history once again ! Do you guys think he will celebrate like the old days or do a grown up version like 2008 ?
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