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I believe that Syahirin was starting to show some promise in Moto2, and I think his first podium and possibly win could have happened if he stayed in Moto2. He was promoted to MotoGP way too soon, and I think in the long term this wasn't good for him. When he returned to Moto2, he was much worse than he had been before he 'graduated' to MotoGP.
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Since the Americans dropped out, and the Brits gone to SBK, the Latin dominance has been noticeable. Especially the Spanish.
No wonder, with the infrastructure and weather.
I find the lack of German riders to be the biggest surprise, along with the Japanese.
Plenty of racing in those two big countries, and few riders coming up, considering the potential talent pool.
Augusto Fernandez tipped for new MotoGP team - but not as a racer
Augusto Fernandez may be able to continue his MotoGP career, but...
A. Fernandez to join the Yamaha test team?
I say good move for him, considering that there is no chance to get a race seat.
Quartararo did hint at some enhancements coming to the test team.
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Thanks, clearly my memory is failing me. Looked them up and Yonny is still racing in MotoE apparently
Agree on both of those
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Look at the rider talent academies/support systems in place in Spain and Italy vs the other countries you mention. Stoner only had his career saved because he was picked up by Puig, who was then head of the Spanish riders academy.
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Yeah, I've wonder why there haven't been more Japanese riders. I've speculated that Japanese manufacturers just want riders from countries where sportbike sales are bigger. As I recall, its seriously hard to get a license for big CC bikes in Japan. That and the dearth of good paying jobs for young people there, I'd imagine puts liter bikes out of reach for what ought to be the target demo. If you were to pick up any of the glossy Japanese motorcycle magazines, you'll note that all the bikes featured are 250 and 400 CC models.
Spain and Italy are the two countries where MotoGP is most popular and like you said they have perfect training conditions throughout the year.
I'm not at all surprised about the lack of German riders. The only area where people seem to care about MotoGP is the area where I live. There are plenty of young guys who race but there isn't really a development ladder in this country and they're forced to go to Spain which of course they have to be able to afford. When they come to Spain they're usually behind the Spanish riders even though they're older.
I don't mind the current Spanish-Italian dominance because those are where the good riders come from. MotoGP is a meritocracy after all.
The fact that Jake didn't make it to MotoGP last year and Roberts might miss out this year at least tells us that Dorna/Liberty aren't completely calling the shots in silly season.
I looked it up and Yonny only did one season there in 2021.
Yonny Hernandez a.k.a. The Colombian Comet......................................not really. I think I just made that up.
Don't forget Karel Abraham.
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LOL - I was actually going to post that Abraham was forgettable.
Helped that his father owns Brno.
Now Xavier Simeon, not sure what his father owned but it has to be at least planet-sized to get him the ride he got.
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Miller is apparently back in the frame for a ride at Pramac Yamaha.
https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...rs-will-test-yamahas-motogp-resolve/10642602/
https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...rs-will-test-yamahas-motogp-resolve/10642602/
Speaking of Brno, is the tarmac being fixed? Wasn't it getting very bumpy or something? Anyway, will it ever be back on the MotoGP/WSBK schedules? Love that track.
Last I heard, they couldn’t afford the upkeep, so unlikely it will return to world championship events, which is a shame.
WSBK has moved to Most in Czechia already.
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Glad for DiGia, that was quite the turnaround from a year ago, and he seems a humble and hard worker guy. Let's see if he can mix it with the factory guys like JM89 has done.
