2009 MotoGP Round 15 - Phillip Island (Race Spoilers)

[desmoquattro]

http://www.fim-live.com/fileadmin/alfresco/Codes_et_reglements/ROAD_RACING_GP_Eng.pdf


1.12 Starting Numbers
1.12.1 Each rider accepted for the Championship will be allocated a specific
starting number which will be valid for the whole Championship. In
general, the starting numbers will be based on the results of the team
riders in the previous year's Championship or in other similar events.

that "in general" is somewhat vague. historically, the racers took their championship position as their number for the next year. that has somewhat fallen out of vogue in the last decade, though some racers continue the practice.

the real question would be whether dovi would be forced to give up his number so pedro could run his finishing position.

If Casey ends up 3rd in the championship, I doubt he'd take the #3...would that not leave it open for Pedro to keep?

[DanTheMan]

In general, i think those two will run whatever numbers Honda wants them to run. 

[derby]

In general, i think those two will run whatever numbers Honda wants them to run. 

the only number honda has ever really cared about is #1. rossi kinda stuck 'em in the eye with that one.

[gm2]

somewhat fallen out of vogue in the last decade

that's what i was referring to

[OT]

I think "1/2" is still available for Pedro....

[Speeddog]

 
That's cold.
 

[Desmostro]

That's cold.
 

+1
That was cold.