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« Reply #150 on: September 16, 2014, 11:33:44 AM »
I remembered something like that, that Sykes was definitely still there at Kawi.

I recall there was interest in him from the MotoGP paddock, but no offers of a competitive ride.
He wasn't interested in a transition from Championship Contender to 'top ten finish on a lucky day'.

Hope Rea gets it, he's been flogging that mule at Honda for too long.
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« Reply #151 on: September 16, 2014, 12:32:06 PM »
Certainly looking more certain of a Miller jump to LCR. Talk of JB moving back to the paddock to guide him.
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« Reply #152 on: September 16, 2014, 12:39:05 PM »
Quote from: Speeddog on September 16, 2014, 11:33:44 AM
I remembered something like that, that Sykes was definitely still there at Kawi.

I recall there was interest in him from the MotoGP paddock, but no offers of a competitive ride.
He wasn't interested in a transition from Championship Contender to 'top ten finish on a lucky day'.

Hope Rea gets it, he's been flogging that mule at Honda for too long.
I'm kinda surprised at Baz being pushed out. He's been at the sharp end more often than not.

I realize taking out your team mate is frowned upon...

he'd do well at Honda in GP. Grin
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« Reply #153 on: September 16, 2014, 12:52:17 PM »
Quote from: Needle99 on September 16, 2014, 12:32:06 PM
Certainly looking more certain of a Miller jump to LCR. Talk of JB moving back to the paddock to guide him.

JB is an excellent chief, but there are some really talented guys out there right now that deserve their shot as the top spot.
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« Reply #154 on: September 16, 2014, 12:53:53 PM »
I didn't see the race where Baz took Sykes out, dunno how egregious it was.
Sykes did allude to it not being the first time that Baz has torpedoed folks.
Perhaps he gets a bit like Bautista, trying to win the race in the first couple corners.

Miller could do far worse than having JB as his crewchief.
Rumors of Gabbarini doing the job as well.

I think if Miller does well on the donkey in '15, and the factory/satellite in '16, he may be in contention for Pedrosa's bike.
That is, if Redding isn't astride it then...
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« Reply #155 on: September 16, 2014, 01:01:00 PM »
well...

it is racing, and sometimes the desire to win far outstrips a riders understanding of physics or his talent..

Just like Stoner said to Rossi. Wink
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« Reply #156 on: September 16, 2014, 01:12:35 PM »
I think Bautista's problems are partially due to him having to run Showa suspension and Nissin brakes as well. It'll be interesting to see how he does on the Aprilia next season with Ohlins and Brembo.
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« Reply #157 on: September 16, 2014, 01:20:41 PM »
By 2016/17 would be interesting if Honda was Redding and Miller (or whomever else the next big thing is) ans MM was trying his hand at a diff manufacturer. As I think him on Honda will remain a procession (mostly).
Interesting watching MM last race on a bike not quite setup like he wanted. He did Not do quite as well as I pictured.

+1 for hoping 2015 is better for the Duc. Appears like progress so far. Crazy Joe banging wheels with MM was fun to watch...
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« Reply #158 on: September 16, 2014, 01:28:27 PM »
Quote from: Triple J on September 16, 2014, 01:12:35 PM
I think Bautista's problems are partially due to him having to run Showa suspension and Nissin brakes as well. It'll be interesting to see how he does on the Aprilia next season with Ohlins and Brembo.

I think Bautista's problems with chucking it into the gravel pre-date his Showa/Nissin handicap.

Having no database is certainly a huge issue, absolutely.
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« Reply #159 on: September 16, 2014, 01:38:45 PM »
You would think it is his last shot.
Question will be who will have the least retirements in the team.  They get to keep their seat...
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« Reply #160 on: September 16, 2014, 01:44:29 PM »
Quote from: duccarlos on September 16, 2014, 12:52:17 PM
JB is an excellent chief, but there are some really talented guys out there right now that deserve their shot as the top spot.
Always seems much more to it than just talent. Given how dmsll our market is I am surprised about the Dorna talk of Tv rights here...

 I personally think he should have had to win moto3 then do well in moto2. That would have been the test.

As an Aussie it will be good to have someone towards the front (hopefully) in the next few years to support.
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« Reply #161 on: September 17, 2014, 06:20:23 AM »
I was referring to JB. In a way, those years with Rossi have kinda pigeon hold him into setting up the bike exactly how VR preferred.

There is no way MM will not be riding a Honda unless he implodes. HRC has been backing Pedrosa all these years with no championship to show for.

Aprilia get a guy that is not consistent, but can podium once in a while. He would be great as a rider that will help them get some kinks out.
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« Reply #162 on: September 17, 2014, 06:39:02 AM »
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/eugene-laverty-wsbk-motogp-move/

Laverty to Aspar, Baz too tall for the bike as the reason given for why they killed his contract.
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« Reply #163 on: September 17, 2014, 08:03:15 AM »
Miller confirmed at LCR on a proddie Honda.
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« Reply #164 on: September 17, 2014, 08:33:23 AM »
Nice chart here:

http://motomatters.com/analysis/2014/09/17/motogp_silly_season_state_of_play_post_m.html
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