Gibbers forced out of Czech GP

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Dazza

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Shanghai

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #1

Sete has been forced to miss this weekends GP because he still has not recovered from his broken collarbone.

German rider Alex Hoffman will stand in for him again this weekend.

 

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Texas

• Aug 16, 2006

• #2

is that a prediction?

where you getting this info?

 

Austin

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Woody Creek

• Aug 16, 2006

• #3

The article is from Crash.net.

 

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Dazza

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Shanghai

Discussion Starter
• Aug 16, 2006

• #4

From BBC teletext page 360 for motosport news.

 

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Sanctaphrax

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Look behind you....

• Aug 16, 2006

• #5

Am I the only one thinking Gibbers has underperformed this year and Ducati are using this injury as an excuse to give Hoffmann some training on the official Duke for a possible move next year?

 

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somedamnwriter

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Philippines

• Aug 16, 2006

• #6

May be, may be not. I'd go for the latter.

We could have managed a broken collarbone better than Sete, but in his profession, a broken collarbone is really a big deal. If my assumption is right, anything damaged on the torso area is a big deal for these riders.

 

Austin

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Woody Creek

• Aug 16, 2006

• #7

Yeah Gibbers has had a tough go on the 2006 but I don't think Ducati are making preparations for Hofmann to move to the factory squad. They can attract much more talented riders than Hofmann. Hofmann just gives good feedback and is an easy fill in.

 

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Katt

• Aug 16, 2006

• #8

poor gibbers ... you really have to feel for him, he wanted to turn over a new leaf with ducati and it just hasnt worked for him

does anyone know how long the ducati contract is for ... 1 or 2 years?

 

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Capirex18

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in the stands

• Aug 17, 2006

• #9

Poor Sete... his bad luck never seems to end

P.S. Hofmann's Pramac d'Antin Ducati seat will again be taken by Ivan Silva.


http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Silva-sub...6~id~135731.htm

 

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Checa_7

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Leeds, England

• Aug 17, 2006

• #10

My broken collar bone I've just had heeled in a few days, it wasn't a bad break but still...

Suspicious..

 

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Katt

• Aug 17, 2006

• #11

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Checa_7 @ Aug 17 2006, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>My broken collar bone I've just had heeled in a few days, it wasn't a bad break but still...

Suspicious..

yer ... but mate, you're 17 if i remember correctly ... sete is 34 ... bones take a little longer to heal

 

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Marijke

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Gelderland

• Aug 17, 2006

• #12

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Katt @ Aug 17 2006, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>

poor gibbers ... you really have to feel for him, he wanted to turn over a new leaf with ducati and it just hasnt worked for him

does anyone know how long the ducati contract is for ... 1 or 2 years?

I'm pretty sure it was for 1 year. I don't think ducati is forcing anything to replace sete. it's just bad luck (just like last year...) maybe they let hofmann take his ride, because he's german and there's a big market in germany. can't believe ducati are giving hofmann a place in their team for next year, like ooost says, they can attract better, younger riders.

 

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mjpartyboy

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UK

• Aug 17, 2006

• #13

I heard during their summer break that Sete was due to have another operation on the collar bone and would miss the rest of this season.

 

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somedamnwriter

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Philippines

• Aug 17, 2006

• #14

ouch, that would hurt... well, at least he gets to rest really well and wouldn't put him to further risks.

 

Haga2

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England

• Aug 17, 2006

• #15

This is very unlucky for Sete, who has had a very poor season, not one podium yet.

Still the Catalunya crash was very unfortunate and not his fault and I feel for him.

 

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Dazza

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Shanghai

Discussion Starter
• Aug 17, 2006

• #16

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mjpartyboy @ Aug 17 2006, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I heard during their summer break that Sete was due to have another operation on the collar bone and would miss the rest of this season.


The report did mention that he should be passed fit for Sepang, so that should please Dribbles and the rest of the wedding party

 

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somedamnwriter

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Philippines

• Aug 17, 2006

• #17

Yep, they would be pleased... Imagine, Sete getting fit in time for Sepang just for them!

 

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Alex

• Aug 17, 2006

• #18

Gibernau definately has under-performed this year but still, he's not on a Yamaha or Honda.

 

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Katt

• Aug 17, 2006

• #19

sepang? ... bit soon isnt it? ... he'd better be good for phillip island or ill be pissed off...

 

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skidmark

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Ireland

• Aug 18, 2006

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Checa_7 @ Aug 17 2006, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>My broken collar bone I've just had heeled in a few days, it wasn't a bad break but still...

Suspicious..

I'd phone the guiness book of records right away there carlos, you're a miracle of modern medicine

Sete has had the same collarbone plated before so it's not so striaghtforward. His performance has been average considering new bike/tyre combo.