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 @VersionBen6999
Factory rides don't come along every day. Ask Joe Roberts about saying no because the bike seemed to be bad. You never know what the team is developing that isn't on the bike yet.
Factory rides don't come along every day. Ask Joe Roberts about saying no because the bike seemed to be bad. You never know what the team is developing that isn't on the bike yet.
@dsmdexter @nlarson830 At the same time though, Aprillia hadn't shown a history to being kind/fair to their riders.They barely gave Sam Lowes a chance before giving him the boot, and then gave Salvadori the full time ride...until they decided that Mack was a better option. So, at least with THAT team, I don't blame Joe for being wary.
@VersionBen6999 @nlarson830
But it is unlikely that he will get another chance. Toprak is 27, I think, so he is close to aging out of opportunities in MotoGP.
But it is unlikely that he will get another chance. Toprak is 27, I think, so he is close to aging out of opportunities in MotoGP.