2024 Season warmup - Let's go!

#22 · Jan 3, 2024

Thought I'd start a new thread to talk all things 2024 in the build up to the new season. News, opinions, smack talk.

34 DAYS UNTIL THE FIRST PRESEASON TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2024 Grid (until someone gets injured sadly)

Rider crew chiefs:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo: Diego Gubellini
Alex Rins: Patrick Primmer

Repsol Honda Team
Joan Mir: Santi Hernandez
Luca Marini: Giacomo Guidotti

Ducati Lenovo Team
Enea Bastianini: Marco Rigamonti
Francesco Bagnaia: Cristian Gabarrini

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Brad Binder: Andres Madrid
Jack Miller: Cristhian Pupulin

Aprilia Racing
Aleix Espargaro: Antonio Jimenez
Maverick Vinales: José Manuel Cazeaux

Prima Pramac Racing
Jorge Martin: Daniele Romagnoli
Franco Morbidelli: Massimo Branchini

LCR Honda
Johann Zarco: David Garcia
Takaaki Nakagami: Klaus Nöhles

GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3
Pedro Acosta: Paul Trevathan
Augusto Fernandez: Alex Merhand

Trackhouse Aprilia Racing
Miguel Oliveira: Giovanni Mattarollo
Raul Fernandez: Noe Herrera

Gresini Racing
Alex Marquez: Donatello Giovanotti
Marc Marquez: Frankie Carchedi

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
Marco Bezzecchi: Matteo Flamigni
Fabio Di Giannantonio: David Muñoz

And because it is a REALLY slow news day, here is the news of the day. Pedro Acosta is changing from MT to AlpineStars Helmet.

Revealed: Pedro Acosta’s new helmet manufacturer after leaving MT Helmets

Marini aims to beat his team mate this yr:

Luca Marini’s first assessment of Repsol Honda - and the first rival he targets

He also believes Honda have the ability to get back to the front soon.

Marini: Honda ‘has the power’ to return to the front in MotoGP soon

So, bring it on. Opinions and smack talk are encouraged. None of us want to be ONE TRICK PONY's.

Segfault · Jan 3, 2024

Isn't there a shakedown test starting February first? Where we could see Acosta taking part. (Acosta will be the rookie of year! LOL)

#22 · Jan 3, 2024

I didnt include the shakedown test because, as you pointed out, the only person of interest taking part in that, is Acosta.

#22 · Jan 3, 2024

Brutal words from Alex Marquez in an interview, saying that swapping the Honda for the Ducati is like 'going from the childs bike to an adults bike'.

He also tips his brother to fight for the title.

Marquez and Honda given brutal “children’s bike to an adult bike” comparison

evo9 · Jan 3, 2024

#22 said:
Brutal words from Alex Marquez in an interview, saying that swapping the Honda for the Ducati is like 'going from the childs bike to an adults bike'.

He also tips his brother to fight for the title.

Marquez and Honda given brutal “children’s bike to an adult bike” comparison

He wont ever be back on a Honda when they get back to winning ways. That statement is logged at HQ in Japan.

Keshav · Jan 4, 2024

In those photos, Zarco has this look, that seems to say “Merde! Now I’m really ......!” Rins looks like a deer in the headlights.

PRS717 · Jan 4, 2024

Keshav said:
In those photos, Zarco has this look, that seems to say “Merde! Now I’m really ......!” Rins looks like a deer in the headlights.

LOL

#22 · Jan 4, 2024

Keshav said:
In those photos, Zarco has this look, that seems to say “Merde! Now I’m really ......!” Rins looks like a deer in the headlights.

I'm sure his paycheck will help....

#22 · Jan 5, 2024

These pictures are doing the rounds, with no source to verify if they are real or not. So, take it with a pinch of salt.

#22 · Jan 11, 2024

First set of team launches have been announced.

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#22 · Jan 17, 2024

Looks like the 2024 Honda is going to look more like the testing livery seen over the years, with Repsol cutting back their financial input so Honda are going to predominantly promote their brand colours.

Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery

I did chuckle at this bit:

Marquez’s eventual departure to Gresini Ducati has allowed Repsol to negotiate the finances of the deal and reduce its involvement. With that, Honda feels the contribution of Repsol as a sponsor is not enough to give it as prominent a presence on the livery of the RC213V.

In addition, the Japanese marque has been trying to strengthen its brand image, and one of its medium-term objectives is to expand the use of its corporate colours red, white and blue in all factory teams across various disciplines. Honda already uses this colour scheme in World Superbike, Dakar and motocross.

Honda’s decision has not gone down well with Repsol, which is continuing negotiations with the Tokyo-based brand to expand its presence on the factory prototypes.

So Repsol says 'Yeah we aren't paying you as much because Marquez is no longer on the bike'

Honda says 'Ok, we will reduce your branding on the bike in accordance with what you are paying us'

Repsol:

PRS717 · Jan 18, 2024

A little motorcycle pron.

#22 · Jan 19, 2024

With the Gresini launch coming tomorrow. I suggest we try and keep all team launch posts in this thread, if everyone is in agreement?

#22 · Jan 19, 2024

Espo · Jan 19, 2024

Mostly looking forward to getting back to watching the sport after barely following it for a long time. I’m hopeful that HRC can possibly start turning things around to become competitive and Yamaha make a step forward. I’m interested whether Marc can bounce back a challenge on the Ducati.

MichaelBolton · Jan 20, 2024

Those who expected a renewed livery (me amongst them) will end up disappointed.

I expected a small Red Bull presence on the bike but nope. Only on the helmets.

MdubSTYLIE · Jan 20, 2024

MichaelBolton said:
Those who expected a renewed livery (me amongst them) will end up disappointed.

I expected a small Red Bull presence on the bike but nope. Only on the helmets.

A graphics design team was paid very well for exactly 5 seconds of work designing this. Thats triple the amount of time the Repsol designers have worked in the last 15 years.

#22 · Jan 21, 2024

They changed the 49 to 93, moved the Ducati sticker and added Estrella Galicia stickers. ...., my 5yo could have done that!

DavidSim · Jan 21, 2024

MichaelBolton said:
Those who expected a renewed livery (me amongst them) will end up disappointed.

I expected a small Red Bull presence on the bike but nope. Only on the helmets.

Perhaps many are taking a wait and see approach to MM, if he is the real deal on the Duke then things could change very quickly me thinks !!!

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