No exactly true, DP wanted to return and prove himself on that Ducati in America, but could not be given the confidence that the bike could be made work better using Dunlops. No certainty that new or different parts different than what was already thrown at it, would be offered to HSBK program. And he wasn't going to wait around to see what "light happen" between DNY / HSBK and Ducati Italy and miss the chance at the WSBK ride. So he went with the proven combo of Pirelli on Ducati.
Man, I dont know how to feel about this. I think would be the last season for warhorse then. I doubt he would do better than Baz or Petrucci. I only say that based on what he did on the Attack Yamaha next to Gagne.
I haven’t ridden on the latest greatest Pirelli magic WSBK slicks or the current MotoA Dunlops but for those that have, are the Dunlops that much inferior? Comments by Spies over the years and to an extent GG fairly recently would indicate they are.
whos about to flunk out of europe or retire lol, theyll be the next warhorse rider in 24. and isnt this "factory seat" only going on as long as ferracci writes the check? agree on results and projection given how strong all the yamahas are and bmw on the come up
Hafta wait for official announcement, but Taz and McAMS both posted up a few hours ago it's not with McAMS Yamaha. Not at liberty to say if isnside or outside BSB, other than that...
Someone posted he is chipping in bucks and he paid part of Flunky’s check. No clue if it’s accurate but it is Eraldo and he’s that type of dude.
GPOne also indicating Mackenzie is headed to WSSP on a Honda. When was the last time a CBR600 was competitive in SSP? https://www.gpone.com/en/2022/12/05/sbk/tarran-mackenzie-and-mcams-yamaha-part-ways-in-the-bsb.html
2014 Was the last time they were champions. Dont remember if they were competitive after that for a couple more years or not.
I was just curious so I looked, 2017 Honda finished 3rd with Cluzel, 2018 finished 8th with Smith. Not much after that.
Everything is different but the biggest is Pirelli uses a patented steel belting in the tread ply and that gives the different feel. Compound wise they are also very different.