I had watched the post race Lorenzo show and didn't read into it at all. I should have paid more attention. Melandri noticed a couple of things about Jorge's little skit.
Poached from Gpone:
"In Italy they have a unique way of presenting bike racing to the general public: when Valentino wins and stages a celebration, it is an incredible show. But when others do it, they downplay the whole thing... hmmm!!!
Lorenzo's celebration was serious stuff, with a subtle yet biting message that only some will pick up on. Did you get it? Let's take a look at it together.
When I rode by on the cool down lap, I saw Lorenzo sitting in front of the video screen and my first thought was: 'He is enjoying the sight of his own victory.' But noooooo!!!
Taking a closer look at it, you start to see more: the chair was yellow... like Valentino's yellow... which would say: "I, Lorenzo, am taking your place on your yellow chair." Am I sitting down with the popcorn to enjoy my spectacular victory???"No, I am sitting here watching you cross the finish line, because I already passed it..." Valentino's statement: "I did it ten years ago"... Weak... followed by: "Now, with spec tires, the rider can't make such a difference." This is down to the fact that they don't make tires anymore just for him...
This statement is meant to say that maybe Michelin, in 2004, had more than a small hand in the results. More like an arm.
I don't want to say that anyone is right or wrong, but only put forth my theory that aliens don't exist.
Always nice so long as things are going our way, we are all human beings with our pros and cons. I really want to see Valentino on the Ducati next year, but I think it is more likely he would go to Formula 1!
Not because the red bikes aren't competitive; I actually think they are much more competitive than you think. It is just hard for him to leave Lorenzo alone on the Yamaha, now that the bike has an incredible balance. It is too, too, too large a risk."
Poached from Gpone:
"In Italy they have a unique way of presenting bike racing to the general public: when Valentino wins and stages a celebration, it is an incredible show. But when others do it, they downplay the whole thing... hmmm!!!
Lorenzo's celebration was serious stuff, with a subtle yet biting message that only some will pick up on. Did you get it? Let's take a look at it together.
When I rode by on the cool down lap, I saw Lorenzo sitting in front of the video screen and my first thought was: 'He is enjoying the sight of his own victory.' But noooooo!!!
Taking a closer look at it, you start to see more: the chair was yellow... like Valentino's yellow... which would say: "I, Lorenzo, am taking your place on your yellow chair." Am I sitting down with the popcorn to enjoy my spectacular victory???"No, I am sitting here watching you cross the finish line, because I already passed it..." Valentino's statement: "I did it ten years ago"... Weak... followed by: "Now, with spec tires, the rider can't make such a difference." This is down to the fact that they don't make tires anymore just for him...
This statement is meant to say that maybe Michelin, in 2004, had more than a small hand in the results. More like an arm.
I don't want to say that anyone is right or wrong, but only put forth my theory that aliens don't exist.
Always nice so long as things are going our way, we are all human beings with our pros and cons. I really want to see Valentino on the Ducati next year, but I think it is more likely he would go to Formula 1!
Not because the red bikes aren't competitive; I actually think they are much more competitive than you think. It is just hard for him to leave Lorenzo alone on the Yamaha, now that the bike has an incredible balance. It is too, too, too large a risk."
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