The Moto GP 2009 thread

five46 · 20th March 2009, 10:55

Sohail Sir, I too wish that the single tyre rule makes the field more competative. But, F1 has given some lessons. But again, motogp is a different game right? So, we shouldn't stop hoping!

quickdraw · 22nd March 2009, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by motor_breathing

Ofcourse, Ducati had BHP advantage over others in the last two seasons and Bridgestones were suited for majority of tracks. No one could beat stoner in a straight line.
With one tyre this season, it should be a level playing field (hopefully)

Definitely, tech should not decide the winner. The rider should.

runeet · 23rd March 2009, 13:53

Who has the telecast rights this season in India??

five46 · 26th March 2009, 19:19

I guess both, Star Sports and Ten/Zee Sports have it...

SohailPistawala · 2nd April 2009, 11:40

are you ready boots, 8 day to go for the 1st race, im excited, tough season i feel, what say.

Qatar - Night race - India timings 1.30 am monday morning, I am staying awake. Lols

Whats the prediction guys for the 1st race, i know its early but still.

hiren.mistry · 2nd April 2009, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

are you ready boots, 8 day to go for the 1st race, im excited, tough season i feel, what say.

Qatar - Night race - India timings 1.30 am monday morning, I am staying awake. Lols

Whats the prediction guys for the 1st race, i know its early but still.

My prediction, Stoner on pole.
Rossi wins the race, with Stoner second, third will be either of the Suzukis.

Hope Hayden can have a good race, being so far behind Stoner must be pretty tough for him. Dont quite know how Pedrosa will fare, not having done much during practice. Also hope Honda has a competitive bike this year.

So bring it on!

Cheers,
Hiren

five46 · 5th April 2009, 13:30

Looks like Star Sports will not air motogp. So, only on Ten Sports.

For Qatar GP, Casey is a hot favorite to take pole, Vale to take the chequered flag first.

motor_breathing · 6th April 2009, 09:48

Ten Sports is a shade better than star, with lesser number of commercial breaks.

Hope to see a good battle between vale and casey.

hiren.mistry · 6th April 2009, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by motor_breathing

Ten Sports is a shade better than star, with lesser number of commercial breaks.

Hope to see a good battle between vale and casey.

You are right, last year I used to watch the races on Ten Sports. Am surprised Star Sports is not covering the sport.

Cheers

hiren.mistry · 8th April 2009, 12:21

Just saw the Live telecast times, the race will go well past midnight. Will be one groggy day at work on Monday.

FourWheelDrift · 10th April 2009, 17:18

Am not sure how many people, who are fans of MotoGP and watch the races live, get only ESPN-STAR SPORTS and do not get TEN SPORTS.

I'm one of them.

If you'd like to petition ESPN-STAR SPORTS to reinstate live coverage of MotoGP, please write to them at Feedback | espnstar.com

I did.

Cheers,

FourWheelDrift

five46 · 11th April 2009, 19:41

motogp 2009 is go! FP are underway and Casey has set the pace in FP1 followed by Valentino. The best part in FP1 was Marco qualifying in the top 10. Looks like Marco really wants to show the capabilities of the Marco of yore, too early though!

Hot happening of the weekend is that Vale and Sete are willing to end their 'ah so' love story which started at the Qatar GP itself in 2004. Talk about night races cooling things down..

Edit: I read that Neo Sports will also air motogp in India, but the TV Schedule on their website shows nothing about motogp.

five46 · 12th April 2009, 12:20

Pos Rider Bike Time
1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m55.286s
2. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m55.759s + 0.473s
3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m55.783s + 0.497s
4. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m55.977s + 0.691s
5. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m56.149s + 0.863s
6. Colin Edwards Yamaha 1m56.194s + 0.908s
7. Randy de Puniet Honda 1m56.358s + 1.072s
8. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m56.493s + 1.207s
9. Alex de Angelis Honda 1m56.790s + 1.504s
10. Mika Kallio Ducati 1m56.852s + 1.566s
11. Marco Melandri Kawasaki 1m56.962s + 1.676s
12. Toni Elias Honda 1m57.225s + 1.939s
13. James Toseland Yamaha 1m57.510s + 2.224s
14. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m57.729s + 2.443s
15. Sete Gibernau Ducati 1m57.899s + 2.613s
16. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m58.215s + 2.929s
17. Yuki Takahashi Honda 1m58.784s + 3.498s
18. Niccolo Canepa Ducati 1m58.999s + 3.713s

mobike008 · 12th April 2009, 21:24

What an unanimous support for " The Doctor" on the poll. I can't wait to see him top the championship points yet again

hillram · 12th April 2009, 23:24

Rossi should win the Championship this time too...The Doctor will reign

View Poll Results: Who do you think will wear the motogp 2009 crown?
Dani Pedrosa	2	2.53%
Andrea Dovizioso	0	0%
Colin Edwards	0	0%
Chris Vermeulen	0	0%
Casey Stoner	7	8.86%
Valentino Rossi	68	86.08%
James Toseland	0	0%
Sete Gibernau	0	0%
Loris Capirossi	0	0%
Nicky Hayden	2	2.53%
Jorge Lorenzo	0	0%
Any Other...	0	0%
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20th March 2009, 10:55	#31
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Sohail Sir, I too wish that the single tyre rule makes the field more competative. But, F1 has given some lessons. But again, motogp is a different game right? So, we shouldn't stop hoping!
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23rd March 2009, 13:53	#33
runeet BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	Who has the telecast rights this season in India??
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26th March 2009, 19:19	#34
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	I guess both, Star Sports and Ten/Zee Sports have it...
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2nd April 2009, 11:40	#35
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	are you ready boots, 8 day to go for the 1st race, im excited, tough season i feel, what say. Qatar - Night race - India timings 1.30 am monday morning, I am staying awake. Lols Whats the prediction guys for the 1st race, i know its early but still.
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5th April 2009, 13:30	#37
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Looks like Star Sports will not air motogp. So, only on Ten Sports. For Qatar GP, Casey is a hot favorite to take pole, Vale to take the chequered flag first. Last edited by five46 : 5th April 2009 at 13:35.
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6th April 2009, 09:48	#38
motor_breathing BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Ten Sports is a shade better than star, with lesser number of commercial breaks. Hope to see a good battle between vale and casey.
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8th April 2009, 12:21	#40
hiren.mistry Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bombay, London Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 996 Times	Just saw the Live telecast times, the race will go well past midnight. Will be one groggy day at work on Monday.
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10th April 2009, 17:18	#41
FourWheelDrift BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai/PNW Posts: 630 Thanked: 555 Times	Am not sure how many people, who are fans of MotoGP and watch the races live, get only ESPN-STAR SPORTS and do not get TEN SPORTS. I'm one of them. If you'd like to petition ESPN-STAR SPORTS to reinstate live coverage of MotoGP, please write to them at Feedback \| espnstar.com I did. Cheers, FourWheelDrift
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11th April 2009, 19:41	#42
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	motogp 2009 is go! FP are underway and Casey has set the pace in FP1 followed by Valentino. The best part in FP1 was Marco qualifying in the top 10. Looks like Marco really wants to show the capabilities of the Marco of yore, too early though! Hot happening of the weekend is that Vale and Sete are willing to end their 'ah so' love story which started at the Qatar GP itself in 2004. Talk about night races cooling things down.. Edit: I read that Neo Sports will also air motogp in India, but the TV Schedule on their website shows nothing about motogp. Last edited by five46 : 11th April 2009 at 19:46.
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12th April 2009, 12:20	#43
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Stoner takes commanding Qatar pole Pos Rider Bike Time 1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m55.286s 2. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m55.759s + 0.473s 3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m55.783s + 0.497s 4. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m55.977s + 0.691s 5. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m56.149s + 0.863s 6. Colin Edwards Yamaha 1m56.194s + 0.908s 7. Randy de Puniet Honda 1m56.358s + 1.072s 8. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m56.493s + 1.207s 9. Alex de Angelis Honda 1m56.790s + 1.504s 10. Mika Kallio Ducati 1m56.852s + 1.566s 11. Marco Melandri Kawasaki 1m56.962s + 1.676s 12. Toni Elias Honda 1m57.225s + 1.939s 13. James Toseland Yamaha 1m57.510s + 2.224s 14. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m57.729s + 2.443s 15. Sete Gibernau Ducati 1m57.899s + 2.613s 16. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m58.215s + 2.929s 17. Yuki Takahashi Honda 1m58.784s + 3.498s 18. Niccolo Canepa Ducati 1m58.999s + 3.713s
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12th April 2009, 21:24	#44
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,689 Thanked: 14,764 Times View My Garage	What an unanimous support for " The Doctor" on the poll. I can't wait to see him top the championship points yet again
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12th April 2009, 23:24	#45
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Rossi should win the Championship this time too...The Doctor will reign
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