Uncertainty towards the end of a race is usually good, but this was farcical. I apologise to valentino rossi for criticising him last year for complaining about the scheduling of PI.
Well done to simoncelli.
This has been a disastrous year for premier class bike racing, regardless of how well stoner has ridden or how much better he has been than the field. Maybe CRT is the way to go, stoner has been the only one not to be affected by crashing (or self induced crashing anyway) this year period, and this must be sheeted home to the bikes, not to lack of talent from the likes of jorge lorenzo.
Well done to simoncelli.
This has been a disastrous year for premier class bike racing, regardless of how well stoner has ridden or how much better he has been than the field. Maybe CRT is the way to go, stoner has been the only one not to be affected by crashing (or self induced crashing anyway) this year period, and this must be sheeted home to the bikes, not to lack of talent from the likes of jorge lorenzo.
Have a go at the absolute tool 'VRVale46' posting on BirtyMotoGP twitter site. Talk about sour grapes, just deal with the disappointment and don't rain on other people's parade for no valid reason.
Congratulations to Stoner and Honda, they were determined to win this year and have done so.
Good battle with simo and dovi today, good clean passes and good to see them shake hands afterwards as well.
Congratulations to Stoner and Honda, they were determined to win this year and have done so.
Good battle with simo and dovi today, good clean passes and good to see them shake hands afterwards as well.
He may not be my favourite, but that takes nothing away from Casey's performance this year, a deserving champion.
May as well watch the F1 now as I'm up... time to be reminded what an actual parade looks like...
May as well watch the F1 now as I'm up... time to be reminded what an actual parade looks like...
Congratulations to Casey Stoner! No doubt that in 2011 he is the best rider on the planet.
MichaelM, that is the worst post I have ever read from you. Some bloody fan you are. Conversation here is so bad these days I am glad I decided to ban myself.
MichaelM, that is the worst post I have ever read from you. Some bloody fan you are. Conversation here is so bad these days I am glad I decided to ban myself.
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Nicky, good gamble. Keeps raining and possible win. No rain and you come in 7th, exactly where Ducati belong. .... you rain, where were you when we needed you?
Btw, haven't had a chance to say the obvious but, that sux for Lorenzo & Spies. Oh, and "rookie of the year" Abraham for guts and for riding an impossible bike.
Btw, haven't had a chance to say the obvious but, that sux for Lorenzo & Spies. Oh, and "rookie of the year" Abraham for guts and for riding an impossible bike.
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I guess if this is the "worse" by MikeM, then I'd wish everybody was this bad.
Please consider Mike's heart was probably swallowed multiple times in the last three laps. hahaha
I guess if this is the "worse" by MikeM, then I'd wish everybody was this bad.
Stoner wins WC and michaelm apologies to Rossi, bags the timing of PI, MotoGP in general and congratulates Sic with no mention of Stoner.
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What can I say. I have my fingernails imprinted in the palms of my hands. I've seen the race, but I was so focused on Stoner that I almost didn't take notice of what was going on. Congratulations to Stoner, his team, HRC and his family, a truly well deserved win and well deserved championship for all of them.
Glad Bautista wasn't taken out by Rossi's mistake. Jerez all over again. Disappointing.
Feel very sorry for the Yamaha works riders and everyone that got caught out by the weather today, especially Bautista.
Finally, Cox & Parrish should get some sort of award for this little gem: 'I bet if the difference in the championship were only 5 points, Lorenzo would be riding today.' .........
Glad Bautista wasn't taken out by Rossi's mistake. Jerez all over again. Disappointing.
Feel very sorry for the Yamaha works riders and everyone that got caught out by the weather today, especially Bautista.
Finally, Cox & Parrish should get some sort of award for this little gem: 'I bet if the difference in the championship were only 5 points, Lorenzo would be riding today.' .........
Congratulation to Stoner and his fans. He was majestic all the year and nice to see he continued winning his 5th Consecutive home race. Stoner proved a few things to me and surely to some others this year. He was fast from the first moment and always was the favorite, i have no doubt that it wouldn't have made any difference even if Pedrosa wasn't injured earlier this year. It was nice to see finally a head to head year between Lorenzo and Stoner, they both were good.
Rossi should do something and very fast to get back to his top form again and prepare himself for the next year. I know he had a lot of problems this year but i expected a lot better than this from him. So far i haven't seen any especial progress from Rossi and ducati and i can't be sure if they can produce a competetive bike for the next season. JB proved (at least to me) that while he and very good/the best at what he does, but still the riders are the main reason for the wins. Imagine if he had gone to Honda with Stoner, now Some people (Barry) would say It was JB who won the championships for Rossi, and on the other hand some other would say Stoner won because of JB.
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It sounds bad, though I imagine they were saying he would gut it out, as in a compliment. But yeah, no win on that comment. I mean, its like they are saying he gave up for a little finger. Perhaps they didn't see the mechanics going back to the gravel looking for the body part.
Thoughts.
Stoner - was superb and provided a masterclass to his opponents. Rode sensationally early to create the 6 second gap which he maintained through good management up until the wet interruption of late in the race. Rode smart when it rained as the pioneer on track as to how bad the conditions were and showed again that when he gets it right, he is a freak.
Simoncelli - a thoroughly deserved second and congratulations for a well ridden, well managed and smart race. Like Stoner and all others who stayed upright he rode smart and superbly when the rains came and really he put another notch on Honda's belt as to correct decision or not .............. IMO vindicated.
Dovisioso - rode well although for some reason to my eyes he never really looked like he would beat Simoncelli. Not sure why but from my comfortable lounge he just did not seem to have the 'it'.
Pedrosa - for mine, disappointing but he had nothing to win or lose so it is a pass mark
Edwards - did what Edwards does best. He kept out of harms way, stayed upright, rode sensibly and gathered good points.
Hayden/Capirossi - a good risky gamble and worth it in the circumstances but for both was probably around 4 laps to late for it to have hadt he effect, but worth it. And whilst on Hayden, a great start and then seemed to fall back to (as Jumkie calls it) the 'Ducati' position.
Rossi learnt that the front end needs more work despite a good (relatively) showing up until that point.
Special mention to Bautista who was riding well and whilst he was eventually undone by the wet he can hold the head high knowing that the bike may well be his limiting factor, but I do hope that he settles down a little.
All up, not bad and a worthy World Champion is crowned. Shame the atmosphere is a little flat due to the injuries as no doubt that nobody wanted this to occur.
Gaz
Stoner - was superb and provided a masterclass to his opponents. Rode sensationally early to create the 6 second gap which he maintained through good management up until the wet interruption of late in the race. Rode smart when it rained as the pioneer on track as to how bad the conditions were and showed again that when he gets it right, he is a freak.
Simoncelli - a thoroughly deserved second and congratulations for a well ridden, well managed and smart race. Like Stoner and all others who stayed upright he rode smart and superbly when the rains came and really he put another notch on Honda's belt as to correct decision or not .............. IMO vindicated.
Dovisioso - rode well although for some reason to my eyes he never really looked like he would beat Simoncelli. Not sure why but from my comfortable lounge he just did not seem to have the 'it'.
Pedrosa - for mine, disappointing but he had nothing to win or lose so it is a pass mark
Edwards - did what Edwards does best. He kept out of harms way, stayed upright, rode sensibly and gathered good points.
Hayden/Capirossi - a good risky gamble and worth it in the circumstances but for both was probably around 4 laps to late for it to have hadt he effect, but worth it. And whilst on Hayden, a great start and then seemed to fall back to (as Jumkie calls it) the 'Ducati' position.
Rossi learnt that the front end needs more work despite a good (relatively) showing up until that point.
Special mention to Bautista who was riding well and whilst he was eventually undone by the wet he can hold the head high knowing that the bike may well be his limiting factor, but I do hope that he settles down a little.
All up, not bad and a worthy World Champion is crowned. Shame the atmosphere is a little flat due to the injuries as no doubt that nobody wanted this to occur.
Gaz
One interesting sideline for me was the show of emotion by Stoner.
Not meaning to sound 'critical' but the display seemed largely 'out of character' given much of what has been seen and really does show how much this championship meant to him ............ and more to him I say
Gaz
Not meaning to sound 'critical' but the display seemed largely 'out of character' given much of what has been seen and really does show how much this championship meant to him ............ and more to him I say
Gaz
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That was nerve-racking watching those last few laps when the rain was threatening.
Congrats to Stoner....thouroughly deserved championship for the best rider/team combo this season. I dont think it will be his last either if he stays fit.
Team Yam had a weekend to forget and I hope they can bounce back quickly.
Rossi....has to be the lowest point of his career. He looked positively second rate in FP/QP sessions and when he has even JB questioning his efforts you sense the writing may be on the wall for this incredibly successful partnership if the 2012 bike is not up to speed at the start of next year. If they are still 1.5-2 secs / lap down on the opposition things will get even uglier and this black comedy may become a greek tradgedy.
And I agree with you Mental...that post was easily michaelm's worst effort to date.
Congrats to Stoner....thouroughly deserved championship for the best rider/team combo this season. I dont think it will be his last either if he stays fit.
Team Yam had a weekend to forget and I hope they can bounce back quickly.
Rossi....has to be the lowest point of his career. He looked positively second rate in FP/QP sessions and when he has even JB questioning his efforts you sense the writing may be on the wall for this incredibly successful partnership if the 2012 bike is not up to speed at the start of next year. If they are still 1.5-2 secs / lap down on the opposition things will get even uglier and this black comedy may become a greek tradgedy.
And I agree with you Mental...that post was easily michaelm's worst effort to date.
King Stoner Masterclass 2011 - ripped all comers apart with amazing riding, bringing back the "powerslide" just loved watching the slow mo's today.
Congrats mate done good !
Congrats mate done good !
