I almost like Lorenzo now....

The point here is that it was enough to win on, even if there was better.

 

I think Rossi would rather be compared to Stoner than to Dovizioso (with all due respect) when it comes to determining the pecking order in the past 10-15 years. I seriously doubt that he ever thought "even Dovi can't win on this" to feel better during those two years. Just my opinion.

 

Or it says something about their relative abilities to develop a bike as the lead rider for Ducati.

 

It says everything about Gigi's ability to turn a shit pile into a gem.

 

Thanks for agreeing with me. Tell Mongo who made it a shit pile.

 

Who can even remember his name? Audi stepped in and canned him then he disappeared. Health reasons or Italian mafia not sure.
In any case he was the Boss. Ultimate responsibility lands squarely in his lap. He was the guy in charge.

 

I think that's the guy who designed the bikes Stoner won all those races with.

 

I think that guy got lucky he had the one rider who could win on it. And Casey butted heads with him over the bike.

Who was the last team manager you heard of being fired? Ever? Not just fired but removed completely from the racing program.



ETA: Oh wait, I just remembered Jeremy Burgess Hmm, maybe all this is Rossi's fault.

 

The Honda guy, a couple of years ago?

 

The moral of the story is -

Casey Stoner > Valentino Rossi.

 

You promised me a map ... send me one to your house

 

Stoner didn't really like the Ducati back then. He said the front lacked feeling and feedback. He simply ignored that and rode the hell out of it. Nicky and Rossi couldn't ride past that. I knew when Ducati stole Gigi away from Aprilia things would change in a big positive way regarding the handling.

 

That wont ever happen!!

 

For those who forgot...




I rest my case.

 

Where is that thread "George will never win another race"? I was a huge fan cause he rode Yamaha and the Ducati was so un-rideable at the time I agreed. Well, I have to eat crow now just like so many of you who were thinking the same thing. "Takes balls to switch manufacturers" Wasnt that what Rossi said? Rossi eating some crow right now too! Haha. I was hoping JL would re-sign to that Petronas Yamaha for 2019. He would have given the Movistar Yamahas fits too. JL is very driven right now and its great that the Italian team is supporting him 100% to finish strong season. 1-2 crashes for MM and these season could blow right open. If he keeps pushing Marquez you never know. I just love seeing someone else win right now since my bluCrew has lost their way. Hopefully they can bounce back in 2019.