Two silly season rumours..

antfan · September 10th, 2007, 05:54 AM

Few little things ive heard:-

Elias to join D'Antin alongside Guintoli.

and

Nakano in negotiations with Gresini, could lineup alongside DeAngelis.

Captain Snow · September 10th, 2007, 06:35 AM

what happens to hoffman and barros?
maybe go to WSBK?

Sanctaphrax · September 10th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Barros is still being linked to Pramac I think..... not sure about Hoffmann.

coriolis · September 10th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Yes I heard that as well.

Barros has still a contract for 2008 but he is said to be retiring from MotoGP. He may still land the Ten Kate ride in SBK. Bu I think he'll retire completely.

antfan · September 10th, 2007, 05:38 PM

Barros has an option for a years extension, but both parties still have to agree on that.. Pramac D'Antin expected regular top 5, even podium position finishes (not just one off's) from Alex, that hasnt happened, I think he'll go..

Duc999 · September 10th, 2007, 08:46 PM

... And just why is it that we would get rid of Tony Elias in the Gresini team? You always need a mad Spaniard around in the mix. He most certainly brought a lot of spice to the grid. I am wondering if he is choosing to go to the Satellite Ducati.

It seems to me that the Gresini team was very good run team. Although they weren't a factory ride it was pretty darn close and very good quality team. I am not so sure about the D'Antin Team.

What happened to a return of Sito Pons to Motogp? That was also really good satellite team. hmmm. anyone know?

alex29 · September 10th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Elias on a ducati sounds interesting
So Nakano gets to stay with Honda and be back on Bridgestone'
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<div class='quotemain'>
Few little things ive heard:-

Elias to join D'Antin alongside Guintoli.

and

Nakano in negotiations with Gresini, could lineup alongside DeAngelis.

So where did you read this??

Tom · September 11th, 2007, 01:50 AM

I'd be pretty happy if these were true.

pepik128 · September 11th, 2007, 02:13 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duc999 @ Sep 11 2007, 01:46 PM) [snapback]90038[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
... And just why is it that we would get rid of Tony Elias in the Gresini team? You always need a mad Spaniard around in the mix. He most certainly brought a lot of spice to the grid. I am wondering if he is choosing to go to the Satellite Ducati.

It seems to me that the Gresini team was very good run team. Although they weren't a factory ride it was pretty darn close and very good quality team. I am not so sure about the D'Antin Team.

What happened to a return of Sito Pons to Motogp? That was also really good satellite team. hmmm. anyone know?

Sito Pons runs a car in the Renault World Series ( an open wheel series ) so he's hardly likely to return to Moto GP http://www.worldseriesbyrenault.com/

Duc999 · September 11th, 2007, 06:53 AM

it's a Shame Sito Pons won't return...
I don't like the shrinking grid - Shrinking paddock. At this rate the Team KR will be out on their tail before the end of the season.
...

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September 10th, 2007, 05:54 AM	#1
antfan Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 632	Few little things ive heard:- Elias to join D'Antin alongside Guintoli. and Nakano in negotiations with Gresini, could lineup alongside DeAngelis.

September 10th, 2007, 06:35 AM	#2
Captain Snow Hopper=Best American Hopper Looks Good In Green Joined: Aug 2005 From: USA Posts: 1,398	what happens to hoffman and barros? maybe go to WSBK?

September 10th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#3
Sanctaphrax Token Israeli Joined: Apr 2006 From: Look behind you.... Posts: 2,027	Barros is still being linked to Pramac I think..... not sure about Hoffmann.

September 10th, 2007, 10:42 AM	#4
coriolis Joined: Sep 2007 From: In a flight between Madrid and Paris Posts: 101	Yes I heard that as well. Barros has still a contract for 2008 but he is said to be retiring from MotoGP. He may still land the Ten Kate ride in SBK. Bu I think he'll retire completely.

September 10th, 2007, 05:38 PM	#5
antfan Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 632	Barros has an option for a years extension, but both parties still have to agree on that.. Pramac D'Antin expected regular top 5, even podium position finishes (not just one off's) from Alex, that hasnt happened, I think he'll go..

September 10th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#6
Duc999 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: In my home Posts: 662 Likes: 2 I Ride: Ducati 999	... And just why is it that we would get rid of Tony Elias in the Gresini team? You always need a mad Spaniard around in the mix. He most certainly brought a lot of spice to the grid. I am wondering if he is choosing to go to the Satellite Ducati. It seems to me that the Gresini team was very good run team. Although they weren't a factory ride it was pretty darn close and very good quality team. I am not so sure about the D'Antin Team. What happened to a return of Sito Pons to Motogp? That was also really good satellite team. hmmm. anyone know?

September 10th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#7
alex29 Death & Destruction Joined: Jul 2007 From: NSW, Australia Posts: 872	Elias on a ducati sounds interesting So Nakano gets to stay with Honda and be back on Bridgestone' <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<div class='quotemain'> Few little things ive heard:- Elias to join D'Antin alongside Guintoli. and Nakano in negotiations with Gresini, could lineup alongside DeAngelis. So where did you read this??

September 11th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#8
Tom Senior Member Joined: Feb 2006 From: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 9,351	I'd be pretty happy if these were true.

September 11th, 2007, 02:13 AM	#9
pepik128 Member Joined: Jan 2007 From: Queensland Australia Posts: 91	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Duc999 @ Sep 11 2007, 01:46 PM) [snapback]90038[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'> ... And just why is it that we would get rid of Tony Elias in the Gresini team? You always need a mad Spaniard around in the mix. He most certainly brought a lot of spice to the grid. I am wondering if he is choosing to go to the Satellite Ducati. It seems to me that the Gresini team was very good run team. Although they weren't a factory ride it was pretty darn close and very good quality team. I am not so sure about the D'Antin Team. What happened to a return of Sito Pons to Motogp? That was also really good satellite team. hmmm. anyone know? Sito Pons runs a car in the Renault World Series ( an open wheel series ) so he's hardly likely to return to Moto GP http://www.worldseriesbyrenault.com/

September 11th, 2007, 06:53 AM	#10
Duc999 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: In my home Posts: 662 Likes: 2 I Ride: Ducati 999	it's a Shame Sito Pons won't return... I don't like the shrinking grid - Shrinking paddock. At this rate the Team KR will be out on their tail before the end of the season. ...