MotoGP last winter test

I could see all of that, but the comparison to Simoncelli is a bit silly considering the massive differences in their early careers. This is more like Jack Miller than Marco. I'm excited to see what the kid can do. Pecco is the one I'm really interested in seeing. That kid is a true talent and will win a premier class championship at some point. I wouldn't be surprised to see him win a race this year.

 

There are reasons behind his results that go beyond how much talent he has. His management team has made some poor decisions that probably wasted a couple of years after his Moto 3 rookie season. If you want to judge how much raw talent he has, take a look at what he was doing in the CEV when he was 14-15. I think it might be a better indicator. He might surprise you in MotoGP. Give him a little time.

 

I remember when he came up they praised his CEV record. It's not like the kid hasn't been on good machinery in the lower classes though. I'm looking forward to this entire rookie class. Lot of talent coming up. GP is in a very good place right now and set up well for the future.

 

Again, there's more to it than just how good the bike is. He shouldn't have left the team that brought him up from the CEV after his rookie Moto 3 season. He got some bad advice. Plenty of talented racers have had bad stretches (sometimes, career-ending stretches) when they ended up in a situation that wasn't the right fit for them. When things start messing with your head, shit unravels pretty quickly, no matter how talented you are.

 

All I'm saying is I have enjoyed the Qatar test.

 

Well it's time to put up or shut up for him now. I wouldn't be surprised if the Petronas Yamaha eventually becomes the factory team down the line. That team has some serious backing. I think partnering with a rider like Franco will be good for him. I'm excited to see what both of them can do.

 

Quaterero may become the new 'Zarco' this year.

Hot sometimes, not so much other times.

A bit like his previous year in Moto2.

 

Think JLo disapproves of the promo poster from Dorna.

 

No, but your post indicates who's dominated the last decade...

 

I love this older salty ass Jorge. I feel so dirty rooting for him, but it feels so good

 

Yet, here you are.

I don't know, maybe we have seen this before.
The contenders are trying out new things, focusing on development; instead of, chasing lap times to make news.

Having said that, Suzuki has arrived. There I said it.

 

Brivio said the satellite team is a goal. For next season. Hopefully they can keep Rins long enough to benefit from it. I think he's got the right stuff.

Brivio also talked about SRC streamlining the development process. The team was part of the motorcycle division previously. Now as it's own entity SRC can communicate directly with Suzuki Corp. I think they are finally getting serious.

 

He also said that last year. And the year before.

 

They are making progress. It is showing.
Time to give those guys respect.

 

Good for them for moving their bike forward on the grid. That doesn't change anything about the fact that they've cried wolf when it comes to fielding a satellite team.

They were thinking about it in 2016.

They were thinking about it in 2017.

They were thinking about it in 2018.

Why should we believe things will be different in 2019?

 

Like I've said before, I believe it when I see the bikes turning laps. But SRC is a completely new development in the right direction.

 

Man, what do they put in THAT KoolAid?....

 

I can't wait to see how MM reacts when JLO gets to the front and is out and he can't do anything about it. I think he will crash his brains out and not settle for brides maid.

 

Free beer tomorrow!