Joined Jul 2006
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Joined Oct 2012
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Crab Key
From the time sheets, it would seem Cal's fast lap was in the middle of a decent run of laps, 9 at something approaching race pace. Rossi's fast lap was in a series of: out lap, fast lap, fastest lap...pit. Same for Bradl.
Now most interesting....go and have a look at Lorenzo's 22 laps in a row in the mid 1.40s....then look at the erratic times of Marc Farquez. The new saviour.
Now most interesting....go and have a look at Lorenzo's 22 laps in a row in the mid 1.40s....then look at the erratic times of Marc Farquez. The new saviour.
When Vale retires, does anyone believe it will be anyone OTHER than Cal getting his factory seat?
eltoro
I'd say it's too early to tell. We'll have to see how Cal performs this year & the next. There are plenty of potentials out there besides him.
I'd say it's too early to tell. We'll have to see how Cal performs this year & the next. There are plenty of potentials out there besides him.
Joined Feb 2009
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siebenbürgen süße heimat!
even if rossi retires in 15, cal will jump at the first chance to get on a factory bike should he get one before that. and he should - there are others coming up and i wouldn't be surprised if yamaha wanted another young gun to partner the champ.
i'll place my bets on lorenzo, seems like the honda guys didn't learn the importance of race simulations last year.that surely must have been a major part of his success, lorenzo is as fit as can be.
now for the most important part : bradl is faster than marquez when they got the same exhaust.
i'll place my bets on lorenzo, seems like the honda guys didn't learn the importance of race simulations last year.that surely must have been a major part of his success, lorenzo is as fit as can be.
now for the most important part : bradl is faster than marquez when they got the same exhaust.
Joined Mar 2010
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Credit where it is due. Just goes to show that when Cal spends less time with his mouth open and more time with the throttle open he can make up for the supposed second rate bike he has.
The Aprilia's are starting to close the gap - within 1.5s is more like it.
Pedrosa is the winner of this test for me. Nothing shows self confidence with the Honda like hitting the snooze button and going back to sleep.
If you added Stoner in there, this would be one of the highest quality fields in a very long time. Probably is even without him, I can't think of a better one.
The Aprilia's are starting to close the gap - within 1.5s is more like it.
Pedrosa is the winner of this test for me. Nothing shows self confidence with the Honda like hitting the snooze button and going back to sleep.
If you added Stoner in there, this would be one of the highest quality fields in a very long time. Probably is even without him, I can't think of a better one.
Joined Feb 2009
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siebenbürgen süße heimat!
hitting the snooze button is a double edged sword to say the least.
have either pedrosa or marquez done a full race sim?i'm pulling for dani this year ,hope he knows what hes doing and fit enough.
doesn't matter who you are,you can't beat rossi and lorenzo if you're not in the best possible shape you can be
have either pedrosa or marquez done a full race sim?i'm pulling for dani this year ,hope he knows what hes doing and fit enough.
doesn't matter who you are,you can't beat rossi and lorenzo if you're not in the best possible shape you can be
I don't see the importance of race simulations. I see it as a waste of time churning out laps when you could be coming in and translating what you feel so improvements can be made. The only reason I would suggest it is a good idea is if the rider feels they need to do it. Lorenzo obviously feels he need to do it because he does it even on a race weekend so good on him but if I was managing a team I would not permit it for any other reason.
As far as fitness goes, at 5-10million a year I would expect my rider to turn up ready to race physically, mentally and emotionally. How they do that is up to them but they would not be doing it on my time when I have $100,000's of engineers sitting in the pits waiting to diagnose and tune the bike.
Joined Oct 2012
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Crab Key
Really? I would have thought a race simulation means you've stopped ....... around with bits and are now in a position to use that knowledge to have a better understanding of tyre use and changes due to fuel load. Also pulling a dozen more laps at times that others couldn't match on their hot laps has to be good for your mental state.
Joined Jun 2007
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Norah Head
WTF!!! I was just about to join the rossi bandwagon and I come on here and see that its actually Cal. that has won!!!
Cal is the only rider who could spoil Marquez's winning of all the races in a year.
Cal is the only rider who could spoil Marquez's winning of all the races in a year.
