Sex Crazed SaltShaker of DeathHas there been any word on how Toprak Razgotlioglu did in testing today? #motogp
I saw he was 1.7 seconds slower than Pedrosa (fastest at test) and .7 slower than Crutchlow on the Yamaha. Very respectable.
Ben@dsmdexter I just wonder if Yam has put the cart before the horse and offered him Franky's ride when it seems like they're only just now giving Franky what he needs. Course, Franky can make them pay for that (as Lorenzo did Ducati) by having a strong rest of the season but, yeah.
@VersionBen6999
I would be surprised if Toprak would agree to anything at this point. The drawbacks to the Yamaha are apparent, and while there may not be a lot of contracts expiring this year, there has been an epidemic of injurieswhich could lead to a seat available that isn't known yet.
I would be surprised if Toprak would agree to anything at this point. The drawbacks to the Yamaha are apparent, and while there may not be a lot of contracts expiring this year, there has been an epidemic of injurieswhich could lead to a seat available that isn't known yet.
Nick 'The Viking'Yeah, this is not the time to be jumping on a Yamaha, nor the Honda.
I suspect we're going to have a brutal year for injuries. I'd be surprised if we see a full grid of contracted riders again this year.
@nlarson830 @dsmdexter As someone who enjoys Marc's talent, I'm curious if Honda can fix their shit while he's still under contract. Because I think if they don't that Red Bull will facilitate a move to KTM, especially given that his current manager has ties there.
Unpopular opinion....
Marc will bonk his head hard enough this year he'll be done.
He can't control himself to just *ride* in the race and develop the bike. They can't develop now, as he's hurt.
@nlarson830 @VersionBen6999
Unpopular, but probably accurate.
My unpopular opinion is that Marc's genius talent was being willng to push past the thysical limit of the bike and having the reflexes to keep it from falling. But just as the field learned what's possible from Rossi, they have also learned from Marquez. Now Marc has to go beyond what his diminishing reflexes can save. He's 30 now, even though he has a baby face, time marches on.
Unpopular, but probably accurate.
My unpopular opinion is that Marc's genius talent was being willng to push past the thysical limit of the bike and having the reflexes to keep it from falling. But just as the field learned what's possible from Rossi, they have also learned from Marquez. Now Marc has to go beyond what his diminishing reflexes can save. He's 30 now, even though he has a baby face, time marches on.
@nlarson830 @VersionBen6999 And Honda and puig have bet the ranch that he could maintain his level above the field. That isn't working out. The Honda team has seen some major personnel changes, it will take some time for them to work out, if they will. Time is what Marc doesn't have. I hope he gets out before he ruins the rest of his life with another major injury.
Saw a headline, MM has missed 52% of the races since the start of 2020.
As a racer, you cannot stay fit and competitive missing half the races even if healthy. As a racing team, well, same. Why they thought this was going to work I do not know.
Time for him to go lay on the beach and sip some margaritas. He's worked hard, kicked some ass and had a bangin career.