Hi guys!

Tibenano said:

Hi everyone!
I'm a freshly registered member.

I'm a motorbike enthusiast, although I've been a moto-tourist for over 20 years without any racetrack experience, I love motorbike races, MotoGp and WSBK im particular.

I got here looking for a place to find insights and open discussion, my First impression was really positive... So I hope to be part of this comunity.

See you around!

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SkaterDude said:

Can I try this question?; I am also new at this Forum, not sure how to start a discussion, so I will throw something out there.
Does anyone else wonder why the MotoGP journalists are always asking the riders what they plan to do about the fact they are currently in (whatever position) in the overall season standings? Isn't this a no-brainer?: Every Rider Tries to WIN Every Race!! There IS NO OTHER STRATEGY that will help him outdo his opponents. Right?
Imagine if a MotoGP rider answered and said, "Well, yes, now that I am positioned 37 points behind my main rival, I am planning to start trying to actually win races for a while. Maybe a new bike-setting and a new riding style will make sure I outclass him in the next three races."
That is ludicrous! The Journalists need to think before they ask questions.
Anybody else seeing that, or is it just me?

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#22 said:

Welcome! I'm glad we made a good first impression. Some find this forum a bit raw but we are honest.

If you want to start a new thread, go to whatever forum you want (in this case, MotoGP) and click the red 'New Thread' button on the upperish right side of the screen.

MotoGP

However, to answer your question. Yes I've noticed that and yes I agree it's silly, but they are doing it to get soundbites and quotes to fill their web pages with info.

Here is an example:

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...of-factory-ducati-motogp-seat-talks/10616950/

No rider, in the history of ever, would genuinely NOT be upset at being overlooked for a factory seat. But they ask Him "Hey, are you upset you aren't in contention for it?" and of course he is going to say no rather than 'Yeah I'm pissed to the nines' but they have written an article that has only 4 lines of direct quotes about the subject.

Same with Marc Marquez. ANY article on him draws a lot of traffic, which is why you see a lot of fluff articles like "Can Marc Marquez decide his own future?" and "What sponsors will he have to give up to join Ducati?"

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