Sure, he might keep a satellite ride if he performs more like he did this race for the rest of the season, and I have never rated Pol. Surely they have to put Acosta on the factory bike though,
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Agreed. You have to put Acosta straight onto a factory bike or what is the point? You are not going to get the best out of potentially the most talented ride we have seen in a long time. It would be a waste of talent and also make him more likely to leave for a better bike.
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I didn't watch this grand prix with much interest, not sure why. I don't think my interest for the Japanese GP has recovered since moving to Motegi, though they obviously could never race these bikes at Suzuka.
My only take away is that Bezz has been involved in Turn 1 incidents during the last 2 grands prix. At India Luca Marini was largely blamed for Bezzecchi sweeping from the wide line to a tight apex. At Motegi, Bezz nerfed Zarco and Mav.
Not saying anyone deserves or doesn't deserve a penalty, but this is a strange development for a season that started with penalties being given like candy on Halloween. Now they neglect to give a penalty even when the offense is so obvious that the grandstand can see it. The silver lining is that the championship is still a 3-way fight. The bad news is that fatigue bodies and minds have a new bowling ball to avoid. I hope Bezz can get his start dialed for Mandalika.
My only take away is that Bezz has been involved in Turn 1 incidents during the last 2 grands prix. At India Luca Marini was largely blamed for Bezzecchi sweeping from the wide line to a tight apex. At Motegi, Bezz nerfed Zarco and Mav.
Not saying anyone deserves or doesn't deserve a penalty, but this is a strange development for a season that started with penalties being given like candy on Halloween. Now they neglect to give a penalty even when the offense is so obvious that the grandstand can see it. The silver lining is that the championship is still a 3-way fight. The bad news is that fatigue bodies and minds have a new bowling ball to avoid. I hope Bezz can get his start dialed for Mandalika.
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I foresee an updated 2025 profile pic with an Acosta T shirt
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A certain old member who use to write novels for posts calls Pedro my ....... son. He says he looks like me.I foresee an updated 2025 profile pic with an Acosta T shirt
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Especially when yer upside down. Never change the T-shirt. It's grown on me.
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I have thought about changing it but I can't do it. It brings me back to a different time with this forum was as great as it was insane.
Two points that I saw at the Japan GP was one.
KTM have their start advantage back, (thanks to the better traction that the CF frame provided), they have regained the advantage after Ducati produced their own device to equal KTMs rapid start.
The second point was a clue how the Ducati start device works.
It was during the practice starts that I saw, what could be what Ducat's start device may be.
Pecco and Martin were getting ready to do a practice start, they both fiddly with the left bar, then pumped the clutch lever three times to get ready, they weren't operating the clutch as such, as they only used a couple of fingers to do it.
The problem Ducati had at the start was, because the carbon clutch is so severe, they have to reduce the amount of torque they apply to the tyre on take off to prevent it from spinning, and if reduced too much, the engine may down bog down.
So the speculation is, that when they fiddle on the left bar they turn a valve to change the clutch MC hydraulic line to a separate unit, the three lever pumps either reduces the spring pressure on the clutch or delays the take up.
When they drop the clutch it first slips, preventing it from bogging the engine, but allowing the engine rpm to rise, so the carbon clutch plates heat increasing the grip to apply more torque smoothly to the tyre.
Got that one solved, what do you reckon.
Ps. No weed was burnt during the writing of this post.
KTM have their start advantage back, (thanks to the better traction that the CF frame provided), they have regained the advantage after Ducati produced their own device to equal KTMs rapid start.
The second point was a clue how the Ducati start device works.
It was during the practice starts that I saw, what could be what Ducat's start device may be.
Pecco and Martin were getting ready to do a practice start, they both fiddly with the left bar, then pumped the clutch lever three times to get ready, they weren't operating the clutch as such, as they only used a couple of fingers to do it.
The problem Ducati had at the start was, because the carbon clutch is so severe, they have to reduce the amount of torque they apply to the tyre on take off to prevent it from spinning, and if reduced too much, the engine may down bog down.
So the speculation is, that when they fiddle on the left bar they turn a valve to change the clutch MC hydraulic line to a separate unit, the three lever pumps either reduces the spring pressure on the clutch or delays the take up.
When they drop the clutch it first slips, preventing it from bogging the engine, but allowing the engine rpm to rise, so the carbon clutch plates heat increasing the grip to apply more torque smoothly to the tyre.
Got that one solved, what do you reckon.
Ps. No weed was burnt during the writing of this post.
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I laughed hard at the last line.
I am interested to see how the new chassis works at a flowy track like Sepang before I am ready to say they found something. Montegi definitely suits the KTM's style of stop and go. It does seem to be an improvement though. I would love to know more about it but I am sure ktm is going to keep this a secret.
I'll take your word for the workings of the new ducati hole shot device. I figure they studied Mavericks starts and just did the opposite.
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Great analysis Harvey. Assuming you are correct and I'll bet you are, this is an example of how if something is banned then the R&D goes into something else
