MotoGP Discussion (SPOILERS!)

[loudbeard]

Liberty Media has acquired MotoGP with Dorna holding onto 14% of the share and Carmelo remains as CEO.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/68707565

[union]

Liberty Media has acquired MotoGP with Dorna holding onto 14% of the share and Carmelo remains as CEO.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/68707565

Saw this. First thing I thought was this cant be good. They pretty much ruined F1 for me. If they follow the same format with the bikes this will be the end of the prototype era. THe thing I loved about F1 was the differences in the cars. Now they have the rules locked down so much all the teams end up with almost the same design. I really hope they don't do this with the bikes.

[JettaJayGLS]

Prediction (before any one turns a practice lap): Marc is going to win Sunday.

[marshdrummer]

Prediction (before any one turns a practice lap): Marc is going to win Sunday.

I agree...

Marquez
Binder
Bagnia
ACOSTA!!!! (not really, but would be cool)

[MUZ720]

Sprint

Martin
Marquez (Mark)
Bagina

Race

Bagnia
Martin
Marquez (mark)

Unless they all crash then
Rins (cause that's what he does.)
Acosta
Quartararo

[jeantarrou]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already but Max (old HBO Max) has the UK TNT broadcast live. The stream isn't super clean, buffers a bit depending on which device I'm using...

[union]

I predicting Marc will have some odd technical issue.

[FriskyDingo]

Think that's the same feed TruTV broadcasts, looks like they have the sprint Sat 2:30, are NOT showing live sunday , replays of both sprint & race Monday evening at 6pm...

[Kenn157]

I want PAco for everything!

[gixxer72]

Awesome to see Maverick dominating. Great sprint for MM and Martin, FBag struggling this round, Honda absolutely choking….interesting early season so far.

[MUZ720]

I Like Mavrick, He is blazing fast when he is happy. But he fails to deal with issues very well and doesn't like getting pushed around at the start, but out front he's tough to beat.
Starting from pole will be key if he gets a clean one and has a clear track ahead of him the rest of the field will be fighting for second. If he gets caught mid pack, he will struggle.

[gixxer72]

I Like Mavrick, He is blazing fast when he is happy. But he fails to deal with issues very well and doesn't like getting pushed around at the start, but out front he's tough to beat.
Starting from pole will be key if he gets a clean one and has a clear track ahead of him the rest of the field will be fighting for second. If he gets caught mid pack, he will struggle.

Oops…not much struggle!! You never know what you’re going to get with vinales (I did not disagree with your prediction yesterday)

That was one hell of a race!!! The series needs more of that, hopefully we get it.

[union]

Big bikes was the best race this weekend by far. Bummed for Marc crashing out of the lead. Wonder how much the aero loss on the first lap contributed to it. Acosta looked fucking awesome. What a stud for 3 races with the big boys. Happy for MV. Figured after he had a bad start he would have just faded as he has done in the past. I really hope this year keeps delivering.

[Paul_E_D]

Best race at cota that I can remember. Was awesome to be there. Maverick was so genuinely elated on his podiums. You could feel it.

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[MUZ720]

Mavrick surprise me normally he fads with a start like that, great ride by him. He was 9th or 10th at one point, if he stays happy the rest of the field could be in trouble going forward. And the Kid will win soon!

[loudbeard]

Awesome ride by Mav. When he got bumped back to 11th I thought he would quit on it. It would be awesome to see him break through his previous ceiling.

Pedro is very reminiscent of Zarco on the Tech 3 Yamaha….but better. Definitely not going to be long before he gets his first win.

All in, one of the best big bike races I’ve seen in a long time.

[Rada]

The Big Bike Race was epic. Paco is unreal. The tight racing up front was wild. I was holding my breath most of the race.