I think FQ is very likely better. But he had every chance to win the 2022 title and didn't, Bagnaia did. And the Ducati was likely good enough for years, Gigi certainly thought so, but Bagnaia was the one who actually managed to win a title on it.
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I just hope KTM can make another step for next year. They are the only ones, maybe Aprilia as well, who can challenge Ducati. It's going to take a while for Honda and Yamaha to catch up.
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Aprilia can make an easy step forward in 2025 by getting 2 new riders.
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Wonder what tires those are. Not slicks obviously. They look like ordinary street tires - but wouldn't be, obviously. I guess Michelin want to keep possession of any slicks used or otherwise, when they're not being used in racing or testing.'
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I have a feeling that there are going to be some big surprises as 2025 (and beyond maybe) contracts are signed next year.
Based on rider reactions and times, it doesn’t look like Yamaha have really stepped up to give Fabio a contending bike. I guess we’ll see after the next test. But you bring your biggest guns out to start, so I am not holding my breath.
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I'm a Brad fan, and I won't aggressively argue against your statement. He/KTM certainly need to get more consistency for sure.
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Agree, the KTM only seemed to work on particular circuits, and Brad had to over ride it even on those circuits. Hence my other recent post, I consider MM on a 1 year old Ducati more chance than Brad on a KTM next season unless KTM significantly improve the bike, and not just because he is MM. I am sure unfortunately for me that KTM can do better than Jack, but not so sure about replacing Binder who might well be more consistent and crash less on a better more consistently competitive bike.
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I have a feeling he'll be gone from KTM when his contract runs out.
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I agree.
In other news. Marc had arm pump surgery today.
Marc Marquez undergoes surprise arm pump surgery
Interesting to learn of something else hampering him the second half of this season.
In other news. Marc had arm pump surgery today.
Marc Marquez undergoes surprise arm pump surgery
Interesting to learn of something else hampering him the second half of this season.
