Malaysian GP Sepang 22

warthog1 · Oct 20, 2022

Well, could be Ducati's first title since Stoner.
Talk of Fabio having a crack with nothing to lose.
We'll see. Looking forward to it.

warthog1 · Oct 20, 2022

Well Fabio a second off in fp1 and not looking happy.

mylexicon · Oct 21, 2022

MotoGP FP2 Results

1. Cal Crutchlow - WithU Yamaha RNF (YZR-M1) - 2'05.710s
2. Francesco Bagnaia - Ducati Lenovo (GP22) - +0.900s
3. Alex Marquez - LCR Honda (RC213V) - +1.186s
4. Jack Miller - Ducati Lenovo (GP22) - +1.843s
5. Johann Zarco - Pramac Ducati (GP22) - +2.879s
6. Maverick Viñales - Aprilia Racing (RS-GP) - +3.643s
7. Franco Morbidelli - Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) - +3.680s
8. Joan Mir - Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) - +4.039s
9. Fabio Quartararo - Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) - +4.043s
10. Luca Marini - Mooney VR46 Ducati (GP22) - +4.115s
11. Miguel Oliveira - Red Bull KTM (RC16) - +4.188s
12. Alex Rins - Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) - +4.250s
13. Marco Bezzecchi - Mooney VR46 Ducati (GP21)* - +4.282s
14. Raul Fernandez - KTM Tech3 (RC16)* - +4.682s
15. Marc Marquez - Repsol Honda (RC213V) - +4.701s
16. Brad Binder - Red Bull KTM (RC16) - +4.775s
17. Jorge Martin - Pramac Ducati (GP22) - +4.862s
18. Remy Gardner - KTM Tech3 (RC16)* - +4.882s
19. Fabio Di Giannantonio - Gresini Ducati (GP21)* - +4.894s
20. Tetsuta Nagashima - LCR Honda (RC213V) - +4.929s
21. Aleix Espargaro - Aprilia Racing (RS-GP) - +5.723s
22. Enea Bastianini - Gresini Ducati (GP21) - +5.858s
23. Pol Espargaro - Repsol Honda (RC213V) - +6.704s
24. Darryn Binder - WithU Yamaha RNF (YZR-M1)* - +7.168s

mylexicon · Oct 21, 2022

Well, mixed wet dry FP2 generated some interesting results.

Not sure if it's been widely reported in the media, but apparently Mir suffered at Phillip Island due to a malfunctioning tire pressure sensor. The team though the tires were correctly filled, but the tire pressures were actually much too high. Simon Crafar said between .5-1bar too high in the front and rear tire. The bike was basically unrideable.

Gaz · Oct 21, 2022

Pol gets a 3 place penalty after his dangerous rejoin in front of Zarco after Pol had an off track excursion

IMO, thoroughly deserved and possibly even light if looked at as an individual incident, but fair penalty when compared to standard or consistent punishment for that type of action

Gaz · Oct 21, 2022

Remy Gardney decides his tyres have had enough

warthog1 · Oct 21, 2022

Gaz said:
Remy Gardney decides his tyres have had enough

Saw Fabio do a similar thing on his wets.
Great demonstration of just how much power they have!

Gaz · Oct 21, 2022

Pecco testing thr grip limits

WATCH: Late FP3 crash forces Bagnaia into Q1 in Malaysia!

It proved a costly mistake for the Italian as he slips out of the top 10 - a tricky qualifying now beckons for the title-chase leader

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Why Morbidelli is in trouble with a double long lap penalty (3rd offence)

FREE: Bagnaia, M. Marquez frustrated with Morbidelli in FP3

The World Championship leader and Marc Marquez were forced to sit up and out of fast laps with the Italian cruising on an out-lap

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While both videos last

warthog1 · Oct 23, 2022

The factory Ducati box is going to be very interesting next year!
The Beast and Pecco in there.
They both believe and will both strive.
I can see some hard, hard racing between them.

michaelm · Oct 23, 2022

warthog1 said:
Well, could be Ducati's first title since Stoner.
Talk of Fabio having a crack with nothing to lose.
We'll see. Looking forward to it.

I consider it quite likely that they will cut each other’s throats. and have done for some time. It looks like Bagnaia agrees.

If today is an example of how they race with Bagnaia on the cusp of the title and Bastianini no chance of doing so as the race unfolded imagine how it will be next year I have to give some plaudits to Bagnaia for giving no quarter with so much to lose, although settling for second might have been the smart move.

Ducati had better enjoy this title because I don’t think either of these guys will best both their team mate and MM if Honda give MM a halfway decent bike, nor FQ depending on what his chances are of Yamaha giving him a competitive bike.

michaelm · Oct 23, 2022

michaelm said:
I consider it quite likely that they will cut each other’s throats. and have done for some time. It looks like Bagnaia agrees.

If today is an example of how they race with Bagnaia on the cusp of the title and Bastianini no chance of doing so as the race unfolded imagine how it will be next year I have to give some plaudits to Bagnaia for giving no quarter with so much to lose, although settling for second might have been the smart move.

Ducati had better enjoy this title because I don’t think either of these guys will best both their team mate and MM if Honda give MM a halfway decent bike, nor FQ depending on what his chances are of Yamaha giving him a competitive bike.

Bagnaia on the cusp of winning the title I meant .

MichaelBolton · Oct 23, 2022

Well, it's a longshot but Fabio is still in. Martin looks like the new Crutchlow, very fast but can't keep the bike straight. Marc didn't lie when he said FPs and quali didn't reflect how much he was suffering here. Morbidelli's lunge on Aleix was criminal. Props to Bagnaia for not folding under pressure and fighting tooth and nail to the end, Bastianini is making sure there are no accusations of team orders.

Mrpurple · Oct 23, 2022

A true nail-biter... how good will next year be with MM and FQ fully up to speed.

Bern1 · Oct 23, 2022

That was awesome racing all way round. Props to Pecco. Fabs not giving up. Morbidelli is an ........

imunderandoverit · Oct 23, 2022

And the title goes to Ducati and Pec in 2 weeks.

Keshav · Oct 23, 2022

Congrats to Fabs for a heroic effort.

Bern1 · Oct 23, 2022

Keshav said:
Congrats to Fabs for a heroic effort.

Totally.

Barbedwirebikerr · Oct 23, 2022

Bern1 said:
That was awesome racing all way round. Props to Pecco. Fabs not giving up. Morbidelli is an ........

I missed all FP and QP this weekend. What did Morbidelli do to get a double long lap? Also, surprising that he was near the front at start of race. An unusual sunday performance for his standard race day.

michaelm · Oct 23, 2022

Barbedwirebikerr said:
I missed all FP and QP this weekend. What did Morbidelli do to get a double long lap? Also, surprising that he was near the front at start of race. An unusual sunday performance for his standard race day.

Dawdled on the racing line in practice for which he has form.

Gaz · Oct 23, 2022

warthog1 said:
The factory Ducati box is going to be very interesting next year!
The Beast and Pecco in there.
They both believe and will both strive.
I can see some hard, hard racing between them.

michaelm said:
I consider it quite likely that they will cut each other’s throats. and have done for some time. It looks like Bagnaia agrees.

If today is an example of how they race with Bagnaia on the cusp of the title and Bastianini no chance of doing so as the race unfolded imagine how it will be next year I have to give some plaudits to Bagnaia for giving no quarter with so much to lose, although settling for second might have been the smart move.

Ducati had better enjoy this title because I don’t think either of these guys will best both their team mate and MM if Honda give MM a halfway decent bike, nor FQ depending on what his chances are of Yamaha giving him a competitive bike.

Personally, I am getting Yamaha (Rossi v Lorenzo) vibes for Ducati 2023.

IMO, but Ducati have already experienced Dovi vs Ianonne andt hat did not work out well.

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