Very harsh for a racing incident.
Edit: ah not docked a point but given a penalty point. Still harsh given the amount of contact and that Pedrosa was trying to push him wide (he may have been behind but he was also on the outside of the corner.)
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the problem started before the corner, not mid corner.
Marky had a bit of a run on Peddy down the straight, with his blood up, but then Peddy braked quite early and Marky got sucked in, and had to run wide. It wasn't a brake test by Peddy IMO. Bit like Rossi did to Stoner at Laguna.
Marquez v's Stoner the moaner 😆 that would only end one way 😆
Yep harsh on Marquez but I think it is for quite a few incidents where his exuberance has got the better of him 😉
Could do with a Superbikes thread
I did start a WSB one a while back, but it didn't gain interest 🙁
So i'll have another go 😀
Tis done!
Come and join in!! 😀
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Good grid for Malaysia, Cal May have his mojo back. Shame about Bradl.
How good is Espargaro and his CRT bike.
Blimey, it's almost got to the point where doing something pretty amazing is the norm for Marquez. Ballsed up his first flying lap so didn't even have one in the bank when he went for it on that last lap. Rather nice to see a happy Rossi on the first row too (really went off him during his toys out the pram last year at Yamaha, but warming to a slightly humbled Rossi now.) Espargaro way better than his CRT ride.
From Crash.net...
Stefan Bradl's ankle injury at Sepang instantly prompted speculation that Casey Stoner could take over the LCR Honda ride for next weekend's Phillip Island round.
Unfortunately Honda stated that it won't happen, shame I would liked to of seen Marquez vs Stoner.
Time to remember Marco Simoncelli as well, 2 years on now 🙁
Yes 2 years since we lost 58 😥 time flies doesn't it.
Disgusting crash in moto2, not sure if anyone got seriously hurt yet :\
Luckily all riders seem ok
Oh dear, Redding really needs to turn this around, the title looks to have slipped from his hands on current form.
Axel Pons strikes again..
Rossi has been getting dropped by the 3 aliens all season now, is it time for him to admit that he just can't catch them?
Personally I think he's just out there having fun now!
Great race from Pedrosa though, good to see him win again- and I'm sure Marquez didn't really want to settle for 2nd
Personally I think he's just out there having fun now!
Does look like he's enjoying his riding again. Good for Yamaha to have in the team now too as no real threat of upsetting Lorenzo and probably brings in way more sponsor cash too.
Was good to see Pedrosa win again, even if he did look the least pleased to be on the podium. Is he all signed up with Honda for next year then or is there still some doubt?
He is a grumpy dwarf isnt he, Marquez really does look like the joker when he smiles, I think Marquez and Lorenzo have a lot of respect for eachother, not sure they like each other much 😆
Rossi does seem to be enjoying himself 4th is pretty good going in that company.
Amazed at Espargaro if all the CRT bikes could run at that pace then the midfield would be an amazing race.
A great battle between Lorenzo and Marquez for a while, unfortunately the race petered out as a spectacle towards the end.
It's a shame Lorenzo seems to be only saving the battle for Marquez, while letting Pedrosa get past relatively softly. I wonder if he had fought Lorenzo as hard if it could have stayed as a three way battle.
It would be interesting to see what would happen if Marquez sorted his start out, If he had the lead after a few corners I could imagine him running away with it, ok it wouldn't be as exciting a race to watch, but we could see just how fast he is unhindered.
Here's hoping Lorenzo gets a point on his license after all his bleating, fairs fair and all.
Australian GP, they have resurfaced the track.
Marquez already been in for a close inspection of the new surface but fine.
Lorenzo a few tenths from Stoners 2008 qualifying record in Free Practice.
While the Moto2 and Moto3 riders immediately broke their lap records, MotoGP pace setter Jorge Lorenzo was three tenths off lap record pace. But given Casey Stoner's dominance at the track in recent years it probably says more about the Australian's speed rather than the new surface and during tomorrow's running the lap record should fall.
Be interesting to see how they adapt to the new surface & what tyre wear they get.
Hope Scott Redding gets up the pointy end again,he usually goes well around P.I
PI should suit Redding much better than the last couple of tracks. The long straight have really cost him, especially last weekend with them being back to back. Real shame the race got stopped as it looked like he was running third ahead of Pol at the line to end lap 1, doubt he'd have finished ahead by the end of the race, but a top 3 or 4 finish would have been on.
He's still got a 9 point lead and should have a more level playing field in the next couple of races. I still think he's going to pip the two Pons riders. Rabat is looking pretty strong right now though, and could be the main threat come the last round if he carries on winning.
Bad day at the office already for the Repsol twins- sure they'll sort it out. Iv'e still got Marquez down for the win 😉
Looks like a good move for Nicky Hayden, off the Ducati and on to a customer Honda. Interesting to see if he can go well on it next year.
Scott Redding seems to have it all under control- if he can just beat Espargaro and keep Rabat in his sights, i think he can do them both on the last lap 😀
Awful news for Redding 🙁
Compulsory pit stop 😯 oops Bridgestone, compulsory use of hard tyre??? Could be a crazy race.
Moto2 qualifying this morning reminded me of this Australian motorbike safety film from a few years ago
Just read that news about Scott Redding ,thats bad luck in a hard sport
Redding out of Australian GP and set to undergo surgery on fractured left wrist = GUTTED 🙁
i can't believe it 🙁 i was hoping he could hold on.... is it now unlikely he will win the moto2 championship then ?
Well Japan next week then thankfully a break before the final round, he's still got a firm chance. You never know whats going to happen to Pol on the new curcuit surface. Lets hope Rabat keeps him away from the top spot!
Scott Redding
Gutted doesn't even cover it 🙁
Both Moto GP and Moto 2 have [url= http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/race+direction+decision+for+phillip+island+race ]tyre problems[/url] for raceday- whats that all about? Surely a top tyre manufacturer can provide descent tyres for an event!
Anyhow, Moto GP will require a mandatory bike swap mid race and Moto 2 reduced to 13 laps- tomorrow will be interesting.
Heres hoping Espargaro and Rabat both fail to get a podium 😆
What about Lorenzo's hitchiker!
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Well that was a mad race, great racing for third 😆
Not sure what I have just seen.
How could Marquez and team make such a complete **** up? Unless they did it op purpose to give Lorenzo and Pedrosa some false hope.
Care to elaborate Wolfenstein or are you waiting on your rusks?
Silly mistake, I think he got distracted by that wobble and just automatically got back on the gas instead of slowing to follow Lorenzo into the pits.
😕 I would quite like Pedrosa to win the championship just to put a smile back on his face however I think Marquez deserves it for ability and Lorenzo also deserves it for effort.
So if Marquez wins, will he take the No 1 plate ?
Ridiculous comment Wolfenstein.
Interesting race!
Well that was bonkers (replay)
Wolfy duly grassed up 🙄
Marquez is just young and stupid. That was pretty dumb tho. Even if he can't count to 10, surely he knew that he had to go in one lap after Pedrosa. Cos even if Pedrosa went too early, with a two lap window the next lap was always going to be right. Although good that hubris catches up with him now rather than some nasty crash.
A disaster for Redding. I would like to see him on a factory MotoGP bike. He's got what it takes.
A come-uppance for Marquez, but I'd sooner see him learn those lessons on the track rather than from the blazer brigade.
Lorenzo gracious as ever, both about their bump and Marquez's potential position in the race.
Danny looking worried about something. I thought he would have had an ear to ear grin. Are Honda doctoring his bikes to slow him slightly?
And great to see Rossi on the podium. Wasn't he a happy chappy? 🙂
I think Marquez was so close behind Lorenzo that when Lorenzo dived off he just couldnt react and turn at the same time, an error but hardly a reason to call him stupid. Just maybe lacking some experience and it is unprecedented in MotoGP. Makes the next 2 races a bit more exciting.
EDIT Seems the team had it all wrong just reading Crash.net, Colin Edwards funny tweet about it.
The Moto2 result just rube salt into Reddings wounds
Woohoo Tom Sykes 😀
I don't see any "hubris" from Marquez, he is just loving being there, and I don't see how anyone can mistake his excitement and joy for arrogance, he is more akin to an overexcited puppy for christ sake.
Honda have said they made a pitbored error in calling him in, wonder if that is what happened or if they are just deflecting criticism.
Are Honda doctoring his bikes to slow him slightly?
Seems extremely unlikely, they are still fighting for the manufactures title, and it would still be better for Marquez if Pedrosa took points from Lorenzo.
The bump with Lorenzo was basically caused with the stupid extension of the low speed zone along the pits, not allowing riders to get up to speed before re-joining the track.
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Marquez showing that he is human after all- not sure i'd have seen a pitboard or been able to count laps while racing round Phillip Island either 😉
Top marks for an artistic dismount in the pits though! Lorenzos was a bit more barmy though- he nearly nutted the bloke holding his replacement bike 😆
Well I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed that. 🙂
(Sorry, playing catch-up).
Certainly makes it more interesting. Lorenzo's tatic of keeping calm getting good qualifying and start and letting the Hondas frack it up for themselves and each other is serving him well.
