2024 Gran Premio Estrella Galicia 0,0 de España - Circuit Jerez
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In past seasons we used to think of this as a "Yamaha track" because it favored the smooth corner entry attack that the Lorenzo era Yamahas were so good at. I wouldnt be surprised to see the Yamahas have their best result so far this season. That said I think the Aprilia and Maverick have looked very vintage Yamaha in some corners this season, so I think he has to be the favorite. The Ducatis seemed to have this track dialed last year, and if the GP24 is as much improved as they say, I think you could see more then one on the podium.
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That might actually be true, even though I must admit that I hadn't thought of it until just now. Especially now that Acosta has arrived, you might be just right.
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The last time Vinales won two races in a row was at the very beginning of the 2017 season. His two first races on the Yamaha, when he came from Suzuki. So probability says he will be mediocre again.
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That might actually be true, even though I must admit that I hadn't thought of it until just now. Especially now that Acosta has arrived, you might be just right.
It's not a knock on Brad as I think he's one of the faster riders out there. And let's be real, to win at this level or even be competitive, you've got to be one of the fastest riders on the planet which is insane to really think about.
But, unfortunately for him I think his factory KTM seat depends entirely on what Marc does. Jack Miller is history on the factory seat anyway.
I don’t think so, although I don’t think he is as good as Acosta, or Marquez even at his ( now old for a GP bike rider) current age. He at least has a Gasgas ride on a full factory KTM, and while I am not greatly impressed with Poncharal’s team management capabilities KTM give every appearance of having provided Acosta sufficient support. I could see Acosta staying at Gasgas if he is comfortable there, it could be like Rossi’s Nastro Azzurro situation as I have posted previously, which Rossi is on the record as saying was his preferred set-up.That might actually be true, even though I must admit that I hadn't thought of it until just now. Especially now that Acosta has arrived, you might be just right.
One thing I wouldn’t do is have MM and Acosta on the same team.
I can’t see Brad winning. a title on a KTM now though without misfortune befalling Acosta, whom he would need to beat riding the same bike.
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What don´t you think?
That Binder’s time is over.
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Except Binber has a contract
Exactly. He will be at least one of 4 KTM riders next year, and maybe 6 if KTM get what they want.
At the moment going by Acosta's performance a Gasgas ride can be a competitive ride, and such a ride is BB's worst scenario. If I was to prognosticate the factory factory KTM team next year will be either BB/Acosta or BB/Marc Marquez if Acosta is happy at Gasgas.
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So did Pol Espargaro...
I can see sense in the move from a Red Bull/commercial perspective. However, I agree that it makes more sense for him to stay at Ducati for the time being.
Again, it's Crash. So make of it what you will but apparently Pramac are trying to court Marquez
First whispers in Italy that Pramac are “trying again” to sign Marc Marquez
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Well, now i'm intrigued:
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<adjusts full protective gear> Binder was never going to win a championship on a KTM............................or any other bike for that matter. No, I'm not a hater.
Neither am I and he’s a nice guy, a team player. One thing you can say about Brad: nice elegant sliding.
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I'd argue Marquez too, based on the performance of the other GP23's.
If there was an entire season of wet races he might.
My point was that KTM aren’t going to ditch him, I see him on the factory KTM next year regardless, just not as the number 1 rider.
