MotoGP Discussion (SPOILERS!)

[loudbeard]

I watched the Moto2 race at Brno, damn that was a great race! Ortola was phenomenal, amazing speed and patience. Great battles in the top 6 throughout the race.

[union]

I post this as Q2 is still going. I think it is time to take KTM aside and tell them to fix the bike or stop riding. It is just to dangerous to have that bike on the track anymore.

[Paul_E_D]

I post this as Q2 is still going. I think it is time to take KTM aside and tell them to fix the bike or stop riding. It is just to dangerous to have that bike on the track anymore.

I agree. I wouldn't let them on track at a trackday, let alone a race! Scary stuff

[MUZ720]

The Benz once again is his own worst emery. This one hurts in more way than one, I trust he is, ok? Track House, OMG Ogura. He will win more and Aprilia should have done everything to keep him. Brutally fast track Great race.

[union]

all 3 races were fun to watch. Moto2 was outstanding for the win. The big bikes were fun to watch as well. Bez's crash was scary. At least they have a few weeks off to recover. Alex had a great ride. Ogura was finally able to put it together early enough for the win. Looked awesome. I still think they need to take KTM aside and tell them to get their shit together or stop racing. I know the GP was Acosta but there have been too many failures with that bike. I find it funny how fast that bike went from a contender to absolute junk. 1.5 years?

I am excited to get to next year just to see who gets it right first.

[MUZ720]

KTM spent a lot of money to get the bike to where it was competitive and won races, and they have Acosta, unfortunately Moneys dried up a bit, and I bet research and development suffers for it. Plus, KTM has always had reliability issues anyway with their street stuff. Guess some of that has transferred to their race team.

[FriskyDingo]

.....I am excited to get to next year just to see who gets it right first.

praying to the motorsports gawds it don't end up like the cluster fuck of the NEW F1 season...

[OreoGaborio]

I trust he is, ok?

The google says "Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a high-speed crash at Turn 15 during the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen but has been cleared of any serious injuries. Medical examinations and CT scans at Groningen Hospital revealed no fractures or neurological damage, and he has traveled back home to Italy to recover... Despite initial reports of severe pain, Aprilia Racing confirmed he walked away with only bruising and was discharged."

Raul Fernandez, Ai Ogura and Jorge Martin hadn't seen the crash until the three of them were in the little room watching the race highlights together. Their reaction shows just how much these guys care for each other despite being such fierce competitors.

That was one helluva crash.

Speaking of crash damage, Alex Marquez's performance was incredible. Wonder how he was feeling post race.

[Paul_E_D]

Moto2, last 2 laps... WOW

[loudbeard]

Big week for Ai Ogura - after winning his first GP he was announced to be joining Jorge Martin on the Factory Yamaha team. Well done, young man! Honda got caught sleeping on this one, he came up through their system.

[TheIglu]

Enjoy winning while you can, Martin and Ogura. Those wins may dry up pretty quick once you have the tuning fork moseying down the straight.

[MUZ720]

It's a roll of the dice for 2027 but your correct the Yamaha seems to always be down on the top speed charts even when they won. I figured Ogura to Honda.

[Rada]

I can't imagine Aprilia letting Ai escape... I know he's just hitting his stride... But....

[loudbeard]

We'll see what happens. Not much substantial testing has occurred yet as the only riders who could ride last test are the ones already under contract for next year.

It should be an equalizer, '27 should be a fun season to watch.

[union]

Bez is done for the championship fight this year. What a run of shit luck.

[MUZ720]

MM just keeps being MM and is now in the game big time. The Benz Can't keep hurting himself and this time it hurts. Track house omg better than the factory! Second half looks to be so interesting seems hard to wait four weeks to the next one! GAME ON!

[FriskyDingo]

that was a totally unentertaining race....

[ducatirdr]

The only entertainment was when Ai would pass his teammate Raúl Fernández. Diggia's crash not expected but it did have impact to the championship standings. I am impressed with MM. The guy has bounced back from some serious shit and deserves praise. He isn't looking old and slow. Also Crutchlow not being dead last. I think Vinales is done. He was 8 seconds behind Crutchlow when he pulled in. If I were KTM I think I would show him the door and offer the bike to anyone else.

[union]

Ya not the most exciting race to watch. Kind of reminded me of when Lorenzo was winning. Metronome timing around the track lap after lap. Marc can be leading the series after next race. Amazing points come back. I think at this point it is his championship to lose. I feel Bez is done for the title this year. He really needs a couple of weekends where he just finishes the sprint and GP. Maybe he can build back the confidence but we will see. I think Martin is out. Having issues with the bike and has already conceded that Marc is the favorite. I don't like that at all. He is leading the points and already saying he isn't the favorite. I think the only ones that can challenge Marc for the title is Ogura and Digia. They both continue to impress me. I am so happy that Ogura has broken the code of not waiting too long. I love watching him ride. So smooth. Like a 180 of Marc. Digia is just having a little bad luck. Happens to everyone but he is not getting hurt which is great. I hope he realizes this is his best shot at the trophy. He has the same bike as Marc he just needs to beat him.

I am ready for their break to be over already

Oh wtf is up with Vinales? Stinks like Yamaha all over. I think if I were KTM I would seriously think about letting him go. He seems like a basket case and Guenther is really not helping at all. I don't know if Id like racing for him. He was the same in f1 and that didn't work.

[MUZ720]

Mavrick has always been a head case. If he's happy, he's supper fast and as good as anyone, when the switch hits upset, he goes off the deep end mentally which is more and more the case of late. he has the talent. Could very well be his last year in GP.