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Absolutely. In his pomp he could just about carve through the field from last, second row is fine if he thinks he has good race pace and can ride on worn tires better/preserve his tires better, which may even allow him a broader range of tire options than others.
There is brave then there is foolhardy, a line he sometimes crosses/crossed earlier in his career. I can understand him not going for a banzai qualifying lap after the huge practice crash as you say, both because he had the crash and because of the effects of the crash. I think both the bike and the tires are too unpredictable currently for him to ride as close to the limit as has been his previous practice as well. Maybe Pol has found something in the setup or has learned to ride a difficult bike better as has been said, but he also has much more incentive to go all out, whether or not his lack of results thus far is down to him.
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Was that Marquez giving a touch of retribution gone wrong?
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And it never happens during the week. It always goes to .... on race day.
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I just use free livestreams now. After their latest price jack I refuse to pay ever again especially after half a season last year that they charged full price for.
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Exactly! I'm already logged on watching the last bit of moto3. As soon as motogp warm up lap started, it kicks me off. Still cant get on as I post this.:furious:
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I'm pretty much at that stage. Can't tell you how many times I've turn off auto subscription. Only to have it somehow turn on back by itself.
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Race turned out to be uninteresting. Thought it would see a lot more interesting stuff happen. Best aspect was Aleix getting the Aprilia on the podium. Best ride of the weekend easily. FQ was on fire. Can't match that corner speed or braking at all. Well done on his part. He'll easily win the title this year since no one else has enough consistency to make a run.
I'm just getting extremely tired of the Michelin tires because they do not lend themselves to interesting racing in my opinion. Tire management is a part of life, but now it's become the prominent theme in every single race. Doesn't make for good or interesting racing. Embarrassing.
I'm just getting extremely tired of the Michelin tires because they do not lend themselves to interesting racing in my opinion. Tire management is a part of life, but now it's become the prominent theme in every single race. Doesn't make for good or interesting racing. Embarrassing.
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Totally agree there. They seem to have the same issues they had from back in the days. The Bridgestone's to me were far more superior! The michelin tires is one overrated product/brand. In my 50 odd years, the only times I've bought michelin tire new, is when I buy a new vehicle with them on. I can tell you as they ware, they are rubbish.
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I've never been a big fan of races at Silverstone. Always thought of it as a parking lot with chicanes. Too flat. IMHO the lack of elevation changes always makes for indifferent racing, with bikes.
Fabs was great, no surprise there.
Schmarquez rode like a 16 year old. Really disappointing. No doubt he wanted to get to front and run away before Fabio could warm up his tires. What a schmuck.
Rins had good racecraft on the day.
Good for Espargaro and Aprilia. Loved watching him dice with Miller in that last lap, tho his passing him again in that nice tight line, was pretty much a given, as even after all this time, the Ducati still can't turn.
Pol while not on the podium, looked as in-control of the Honda as anyone not named Marqez, has done in ages. He rode the bike pretty damned smooth, not making crazy shapes that Marquez needs to win.
Re: Michelin street tires, I respectfully disagree. I have three bikes and go through tires on a regular basis and have tried all the better known sticky rubber and don't find the Michelin to be drastically better or worse than the competitors. I like the Power Pilots; sticky enough and very predicable.
Fabs was great, no surprise there.
Schmarquez rode like a 16 year old. Really disappointing. No doubt he wanted to get to front and run away before Fabio could warm up his tires. What a schmuck.
Rins had good racecraft on the day.
Good for Espargaro and Aprilia. Loved watching him dice with Miller in that last lap, tho his passing him again in that nice tight line, was pretty much a given, as even after all this time, the Ducati still can't turn.
Pol while not on the podium, looked as in-control of the Honda as anyone not named Marqez, has done in ages. He rode the bike pretty damned smooth, not making crazy shapes that Marquez needs to win.
Re: Michelin street tires, I respectfully disagree. I have three bikes and go through tires on a regular basis and have tried all the better known sticky rubber and don't find the Michelin to be drastically better or worse than the competitors. I like the Power Pilots; sticky enough and very predicable.
Feed packed up just before the start demanding subscription which was paid 4 months ago. Feed cam back with 1 lap to go. What a load of bollocks. Then got a message apologising 3 hours after the race. I reckon its caused by over selling subs and the servers can't cope with the demand just before the race. I'm done with it.
How do I find a free feed?
How do I find a free feed?
