The MotoGP 2010 Thread

Mpower · 23rd June 2010, 18:10

Silverstone, great last lap pass by Ben Spies gives him his first podium not even halfway into his first season on a privater bike. Lorenzo's domination was expected but Divisioso was a pleasant surprise as was Randy D for most of the race.

SohailPistawala · 3rd July 2010, 23:09

Catalunya surprise... Lorenzo is getting stronger and stronger every race. rossi looking to comeback on 15th august at the Brno circuit. Lorenzo on Pole position this sunday followed by casey and randy.

Has rossi confirmed his movement to ducati for next year?

VLOCT · 3rd July 2010, 23:23

Glad to see Stoner finally having a decent race. Looks like this is gonna be Lorenzos' year. Its there for him. When Spies gets a factory ride, everyone else may as well pack up. I believe he'll be one of the greatest riders of this generation.

nitrous · 5th July 2010, 00:03

From the telemetry during the race, I can tell that the Hondas are THE best bikes on the grid.
No wonder "No name" Dovisioso had the race lead for a while.

Stoner was huffing and puffing at Pedrosa's tailpipes but Pedrosa was braking lighter,entering the corner faster and was on throttle at the exit much much earlier than Stoner on the Ducati.

With Rossi out of the C'ship, I was dozing through the race and I think there was no change in the positions in the last quarter of the race.
What a slumber fest!

SchumiFan · 5th July 2010, 00:35

Can't help but feel for Rossi. This should have been his year again. Looking at Yamaha's domination of the races this could have been a straight fight between Rossi and Lorenzo for the championship.

VLOCT · 5th July 2010, 06:56

Lorenzo and his machine set up is way superior to everyone else. It's pretty clear by now that Stoner has taken a mental hit after his crash last year. He's not the same rider that smashed everyone else when he won the championship.

I wish Ducati would sign Ben Spies instead of Rossi as their next rider, as widely expected. He's definitely the future of MotoGP. Apparently it's Rossis' dream to ride for Ducati. Oh well.

deetjohn · 8th July 2010, 13:21

Rossi rode a total of 26 laps at Misano on a YZF-R1 WSB machine, provided by the Yamaha World SBK Team.

The reigning World Champion was able to ride well but had some pain in his leg and shoulder. Rossi will now continue with an updated rehabilitation programme and make a decision within the next week as to whether he will ride at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, in 10 days time.

Enjoy the pics.

_chikku · 16th July 2010, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Rossi rode a total of 26 laps at Misano on a YZF-R1 WSB machine, provided by the Yamaha World SBK Team.

The reigning World Champion was able to ride well but had some pain in his leg and shoulder. Rossi will now continue with an updated rehabilitation programme and make a decision within the next week as to whether he will ride at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, in 10 days time.

Enjoy the pics.

Rossi given all clear to compete in germany

,Now thats something

SohailPistawala · 16th July 2010, 11:40

Rossi is Back, God knows whether he would be at the top of it but. It will be nice to see him on the track this weekend.

Go Valeee!

SohailPistawala · 19th July 2010, 10:18

Great race for Pedrosa, what a fight with Lorenzo, making it pedrosa-Lorenzo-and stoner on the podium. Good race by Rossi. Welcome Back Doctor.

KRRaj · 19th July 2010, 12:18

Rossi was amazing in the race. Super fight between him and Stoner till the very last corner.

What a comeback for the Doctor.

SohailPistawala · 23rd July 2010, 15:35

Race weekend , and this weekend is Laguna Seca. With Rossi back on track aiming for a podium finish, and lorenzo looking to extend his lead over Pedrosa. Its going be fun, But dam its in the middle of the night.

4 American riders racing this weekend, Nicky Hayden, Brother Roger Lee Hayden, Colin Edwards, And Ben Spies.

Mpower · 26th July 2010, 21:06

What a rocking start by Dani. Pole position means nothing when Danny boy is around because our man takes off from 4th like being shot out of a cannon.

Felt so bad to see him crash. Same corner took out couple others.

Daring ride by Rossi to get podium

. Congtars to Casey for his best finish of the season.

razorBlades · 27th July 2010, 02:35

any of you guys planing to go for the indi motogp on Aug 29th? I am going and could use a company

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VLOCT · 27th July 2010, 23:01

Wow, what a race. Rossi was his magnificent self. But no one is going to stop Lorenzo his championship this year barring an injury. Stoner tried but simply just not up to the mark this year. The injury last year has definitely taken a toll.

@razorblade: I'll probably be there. Don't know for sure though. Since, I own a 999, I'll have access to the Ducati courtesy area, which is always amazing.

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23rd June 2010, 18:10	#46
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Silverstone, great last lap pass by Ben Spies gives him his first podium not even halfway into his first season on a privater bike. Lorenzo's domination was expected but Divisioso was a pleasant surprise as was Randy D for most of the race.
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3rd July 2010, 23:09	#47
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	Catalunya surprise... Lorenzo is getting stronger and stronger every race. rossi looking to comeback on 15th august at the Brno circuit. Lorenzo on Pole position this sunday followed by casey and randy. Has rossi confirmed his movement to ducati for next year?
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3rd July 2010, 23:23	#48
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 557 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	Glad to see Stoner finally having a decent race. Looks like this is gonna be Lorenzos' year. Its there for him. When Spies gets a factory ride, everyone else may as well pack up. I believe he'll be one of the greatest riders of this generation.
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5th July 2010, 00:03	#49
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	From the telemetry during the race, I can tell that the Hondas are THE best bikes on the grid. No wonder "No name" Dovisioso had the race lead for a while. Stoner was huffing and puffing at Pedrosa's tailpipes but Pedrosa was braking lighter,entering the corner faster and was on throttle at the exit much much earlier than Stoner on the Ducati. With Rossi out of the C'ship, I was dozing through the race and I think there was no change in the positions in the last quarter of the race. What a slumber fest!
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5th July 2010, 00:35	#50
SchumiFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 1,197 Times	Can't help but feel for Rossi. This should have been his year again. Looking at Yamaha's domination of the races this could have been a straight fight between Rossi and Lorenzo for the championship.
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5th July 2010, 06:56	#51
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 557 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	Lorenzo and his machine set up is way superior to everyone else. It's pretty clear by now that Stoner has taken a mental hit after his crash last year. He's not the same rider that smashed everyone else when he won the championship. I wish Ducati would sign Ben Spies instead of Rossi as their next rider, as widely expected. He's definitely the future of MotoGP. Apparently it's Rossis' dream to ride for Ducati. Oh well.
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8th July 2010, 13:21	#52
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,529 Thanked: 10,594 Times View My Garage	Valentino completes test at Misano! Rossi rode a total of 26 laps at Misano on a YZF-R1 WSB machine, provided by the Yamaha World SBK Team. The reigning World Champion was able to ride well but had some pain in his leg and shoulder. Rossi will now continue with an updated rehabilitation programme and make a decision within the next week as to whether he will ride at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, in 10 days time. Enjoy the pics. Attached Thumbnails
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16th July 2010, 11:40	#54
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	Rossi is Back, God knows whether he would be at the top of it but. It will be nice to see him on the track this weekend. Go Valeee!
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19th July 2010, 10:18	#55
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	Great race for Pedrosa, what a fight with Lorenzo, making it pedrosa-Lorenzo-and stoner on the podium. Good race by Rossi. Welcome Back Doctor.
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19th July 2010, 12:18	#56
KRRaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Rossi was amazing in the race. Super fight between him and Stoner till the very last corner. What a comeback for the Doctor.
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23rd July 2010, 15:35	#57
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 27 Times	Race weekend , and this weekend is Laguna Seca. With Rossi back on track aiming for a podium finish, and lorenzo looking to extend his lead over Pedrosa. Its going be fun, But dam its in the middle of the night. 4 American riders racing this weekend, Nicky Hayden, Brother Roger Lee Hayden, Colin Edwards, And Ben Spies.
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26th July 2010, 21:06	#58
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	What a rocking start by Dani. Pole position means nothing when Danny boy is around because our man takes off from 4th like being shot out of a cannon. Felt so bad to see him crash. Same corner took out couple others. Daring ride by Rossi to get podium. Congtars to Casey for his best finish of the season.
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27th July 2010, 02:35	#59
razorBlades BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 114 Times	any of you guys planing to go for the indi motogp on Aug 29th? I am going and could use a company mods: sorry if this is inappropriate please delete this post, not sure where to ask
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27th July 2010, 23:01	#60
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 557 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	Wow, what a race. Rossi was his magnificent self. But no one is going to stop Lorenzo his championship this year barring an injury. Stoner tried but simply just not up to the mark this year. The injury last year has definitely taken a toll. @razorblade: I'll probably be there. Don't know for sure though. Since, I own a 999, I'll have access to the Ducati courtesy area, which is always amazing.
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