Jeez, the Motogp silly season for 2017 has already kicked off.

'toe, you'll have Rins, Xarco and Asparagus 1. Shit, you might have the next next next Sheene. Rejoice, Vindaloo was a money suck, you'll get 4 for the price of one.

 

I was still hoping for a MM93 (Honda), VR46 (Yamaha), JL99 (Ducati), and DP26 (Suzuki) situation with a proven winner at all four competitive brands, but alas the string pullers at Dorna failed me.

 

Your Dorna string pulling overlords might still pull something real interesting out.

 

Jeezus effin krist that sonofabitch is three fourths of the gotdamn budget right there!

 

such as?

 

Look on the bright side, the team is gonna save a ton of money on victory/podium parties!

 

DesmoDovi to remain for two more years! I'm gutted for AI29 but I think he'll kick ass on a Suzuki.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/...onfirmed-with-ducati-for-2017-and-2018/201065

 

They made the right choice.

 

Ianonne would never been the right choice to team with Lorenzo given AI's close relationship with Rossi. It would have only lead to acrimony in the team.

 

I don't think the issue is the relationship to Rossi, I think the issue would have been Iannone's aggression/attitude.

Dovizioso won't mind playing second fiddle to Lorenzo, and he'll do a damn good job at it. Iannone would never conform to that role; he's too young and hungry. If he really does have an offer on the table from Suzuki, he will be just fine.

 

I don't think the aggression is an issue as much the lack of thought while riding. Lorenzo, although settled down, has always been an aggressive rider and is typically the most aggressive in the opening laps. Trust would definitely have been an issue with Ianonne.

 

In all honesty, I think what finally did it for them is his failed banzai pass on his teammate that took both of them out and off the podium. I think that incident really showed that he's still Crazy Joe. With Lorenzo on board they don't need that type of rider.

 

Hey, they might be just trying to slot Crazy Joe back in at Pramac, who knows.

 

MM93 hasn't signed yet. Maybe he'll go to KTM?????

 

nah...smith will do fine at setting that bike up........sorry I just made myself laugh

 

Offical Now
ANDREA IANNONE TO BE SUZUKI FACTORY RIDER IN 2017-2018

http://www.suzuki-racing.com/motogp/ANDREA-IANNONE-TO-BE-SUZUKI-FACTORY-RIDER-IN-2017-2018.71107.cms

 

And Vinales to yamaha for 2017-2018

 

Just saw that on the MotoGP website!