Espargaro to Yamaha?

Mental Anarchist · May 20, 2013

Keshav

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That I believe was Ducati's spin... but one wonders how it is that Ducati managed to build a bike so specifically to match Stoner's riding style, and if just for the sake of argument, everybody took that as gospel, one might ask; what geniuses at Ducati R&D were thinking when they spent so much money, time and research to create a bike so idiosyncratic that it would prove to be only suitable to one rider out of hundreds. Stoner has said many times that his "technique" for winning on the Duc, was essentially saving the bike from constant losses of the front end, and that over time, the stress from the physical and mental wear and tear of out-riding the bike's chassis deficiencies was a major contributor to the poor health that plagued him during the seasons post 2007.

I don't think Ducati built a bike that suited Stoner's style at all. I think Stoner rides how ever he needs to to get the maximum out of what ever he is riding. This is why he got on the Honda and went immediately to the top of the time sheet.

Prezosi or Stoners crew chief, I forget which one, said previously that they could make a major change to the bike and within half a lap Stoner had adjusted his style to match it.

But none of this changes the fact that if someone can win on a bike then it is a bike that is capable of winning.

thedeal · May 20, 2013

Dr No

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What then? Ask a contract lawyer??

Agreed.

Keshav · May 20, 2013

Mental Anarchist

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I don't think Ducati built a bike that suited Stoner's style at all. I think Stoner rides how ever he needs to to get the maximum out of what ever he is riding. This is why he got on the Honda and went immediately to the top of the time sheet.

Prezosi or Stoners crew chief, I forget which one, said previously that they could make a major change to the bike and within half a lap Stoner had adjusted his style to match it.

But none of this changes the fact that if someone can win on a bike then it is a bike that is capable of winning.

In the world of scientific research and discovery, a theory is considered "proved" if the results can be repeated. Ducati's wins were an anomaly, which cannot be repeated with Stoner removed from the equation. When another rider wins on the same bike in normal dry conditions, it will be considered "capable of winning".

elitemafia · Jun 12, 2013

Keshav

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In the world of scientific research and discovery, a theory is considered "proved" if the results can be repeated. Ducati's wins were an anomaly, which cannot be repeated with Stoner removed from the equation. When another rider wins on the same bike in normal dry conditions, it will be considered "capable of winning".

The factory team has Hayden and Dovi. Dovi has one GP win to his name, Hayden somehow won a title, but past that, I don't think Hayden or Dovi are capable of winning races in this era. Dovisioso could only manage one win on 2 years on the Repsol Honda. I think Ducati's problem is the riders are not motivate to win, they just want 'good result'

Meanwhile, at Pramac, we have a broken Spies, a broken Iannone, and Michele Pirro who can barely keep up with Bradley Smith.

Hopefully next year they get rid of Hayden, put the soon to be recovered Spies on the factory team, and watch as Spies is the next world champion. After Cal Crutchlow wins this years title!

Keshav · Jun 13, 2013

I don't think it's lack of motivation. It's lack of confidence born of experience that's taught them the bike is not championship-winning material. Tho god knows Dovi does not lack enthusiasm. The bike hasn't broken him yet.

stiefel · Jun 13, 2013

Keshav

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In the world of scientific research and discovery, a theory is considered <strike>"proved"</strike> conditionally accepted if the results can be repeated.

Fixed it for you.

Keshav · Jun 13, 2013

stiefel

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Fixed it for you.

Have it your way. ^_^

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