I would think that Ducati can at any time increase the number of current year bikes back to four. It does seem odd to me that Aldeguer has such a long-term guarantee. Clearly people in the know are taking his talent and worth very seriously.
I think one of the reasons they cut down the current year bikes to 3 is possibly funds being diverted to the development of the 2027 concept.
I suspect that Ducati's current advantage has built because their organisation in total, engineering and more, is strong. Hence, my prediction is that Ducati will still be strong in 2027. Of course, predictions can easily be wrong.
By Günther Wiesinger...
MotoGP, Somkiat Chantra: First Thai rider in MotoGP with LCR?
MotoGP: It became obvious during the British Grand Prix that top management at Honda Racing Corporation is on the verge of signing Somkiat Chantra for the Premier Class on a two year contract.www.gpone.com
Chantra to LCR?
If it does happen it will be a departure from having a Japanese rider and the first time a Thai rider has been in the premier class. We shall find out in due course. Oh if it does happen I'll predict that Chantra won't podium in 25 or 26MotoGP, Somkiat Chantra: First Thai rider in MotoGP with LCR?
MotoGP: It became obvious during the British Grand Prix that top management at Honda Racing Corporation is on the verge of signing Somkiat Chantra for the Premier Class on a two year contract.
Chantra to LCR?
I would think it would be wildly popular in Thailand, and benefit Honda greatly in terms of scooter sales.If it does happen it will be a departure from having a Japanese rider and the first time a Thai rider has been in the premier class. We shall find out in due course. Oh if it does happen I'll predict that Chantra won't podium in 25 or 26
I predict it will be in the Asia Talent Cup.
Japan is a relatively small market. Thailand MUCH bigger, and Chantra is popular in Malaysia and Indonesia as well, markets not so well disposed to the Japanese.
www.gpone.com
This is another article by Günther Wiesinger. I trust Iranian state news more than this guy.Moto2, David Alonso in Moto2 con Aspar CFMOTO
Moto2: Celestino Vietti, che lo scorso fine settimana ha ottenuto il suo primo podio con la Red Bull KTM Ajo, l'anno prossimo correrà per il team Speed up factory di Luca Boscoscuro, mentre Ai Ogura (secondo nella caccia al titolo, a 18 punti da Garcia) dovrebbe unirsi al team americano...
Vietti to SpeedUp/ Boscoscuro, Ogura to Trackhouse ?
Well, a broken Iranian clock is right twice a day as well.
This is something we cannot see and it must be very important. What kind of attitude do these young guns have? The show I was watching about last year's Red Bull Rookies Cup was very enlightening. Current Moto3 Leopard Honda rider Angel Piqueras seemed to have a great attitude and went about his business while his main rival, Maximo Quiles came off as an entitled, cocky little brat. From what I saw of his parents it's easy to see why. I predict Piqueras will have a pretty good career.
Speedweek (whose editor in chief Wiesinger is) used to be one of my major sources of information on MotoGP but last year they published silly season news that were entirely made up almost every day. They also don't present them as rumors but as facts.
It is, that’s why Romano Fenati is probably pumping gas now instead of winning world titles.
Thing about Fenati is he displayed his (lack of) character for the world to see. He's good fodder for the "what might have been" discussion.
He set up his own management company after he fired Alzamora, headed by his former Red Bull liaison. First signees are the Marquez brothers, but as you’ve pointed out, seems like they already have a talent pipeline.
I'm thinking Aprilia are not too sorry to see him go though Martin may bring his own brand of drama. Then again, Martin may just ride the wheels of that bike.Maverick Vinales’ glum verdict: Aprilia “lowered potential”
Lowly 13th leaves Vinales sounding alarm bells over Aprilia’s current formwww.crash.net
The lady doth protest too much.
