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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J4rn0 @ Mar 7 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hmmm... This IMHO shows that Capirossi was sincere. He told Ducati, look, it's not my fault, but this GP7, as it is, requires a very peculiar riding style that comes natural to Stoner but probably to Stoner only... If you keep developing the bike in that direction it'll suit Stoner more and more but surely not me, so I better go...

Ducati didn't believe him and kept developing the bike for Stoner, thinking that a younger rider would adjust fairly easily and their bike would shine with two different riders. See now where Melandri, Elias and Guintoli are... Capi was right.

Ducati went Stoner's direction with no hesitation and now they are on top, but they're probably not feeling completely satisfied as they are 100% rider-dependent.
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i have to agree with that, lets just hope ducati manage to keep stoner because i think there will be many who want him to ride for them.
 
I dashed home at lunch and had a look at the FP1 results. My god the Suzuki boys are 17kph down on top speed. I think another long hard year is in order. From 6th back to 12th are pretty close though.
 
FP2 is at 8PM GMT I think Curve.

It's televised I think as Eurosport are showing it. (
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Mar 7 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>How do you guys get the top speed?

Go to the motogp site and click on results on the left hand menu. The results will come up in pdf format.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Mar 7 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>How do you guys get the top speed?

Go to results.

Damn Stoner and Melandri's top speed is insane. Hopefully they aren't holding back cause if they get any more top speed this race is going to be a snoozer
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Mar 7 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>FP2 is at 8PM GMT I think Curve.

It's televised I think as Eurosport are showing it. (
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i mean on GP.com
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J4rn0 @ Mar 7 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ducati went Stoner's direction with no hesitation and now they are on top, but they're probably not feeling completely satisfied as they are 100% rider-dependent.
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And that's no small pice of irony considering that they just like Honda want the Bike i focus and NOT develop for one rider.

Just proves that even when you get it wrong you might end up doing the right thing.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Babelfish @ Mar 7 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And that's no small pice of irony considering that they just like Honda want the Bike i focus and NOT develop for one rider.

Just proves that even when you get it wrong you might end up doing the right thing.
I hope that applies to Hayden's bike.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Mar 7 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I hope that applies to Hayden's bike.

But unfortunatly none of us belive that the '07 bike is the right bike for NH, and nither does he
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Babelfish @ Mar 7 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And that's no small pice of irony considering that they just like Honda want the Bike i focus and NOT develop for one rider.

Just proves that even when you get it wrong you might end up doing the right thing.

I hope for them they will not repeat Honda's mistake with Rossi, then... keep that Australian boy close to your heart, Ducati...
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Mar 8 2008, 05:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Go to results.

Damn Stoner and Melandri's top speed is insane. Hopefully they aren't holding back cause if they get any more top speed this race is going to be a snoozer

yes they are!! they have at least 20kph in there kick for the qualifying!!! hheee and what is this snooze business if ur an Aussie its great!!! Go Casey!!! UR Our Champ!!!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gudang @ Mar 7 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yes they are!! they have at least 20kph in there kick for the qualifying!!! hheee and what is this snooze business if ur an Aussie its great!!! Go Casey!!! UR Our Champ!!!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gsfan @ Mar 8 2008, 06:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dreamer
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Casey will kick ... in 2008 and U mark my words!!! Go our little champ but please givem a chance Casey!!! Make it at least 20 points difference....hhheeee
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we don't want all this animosity against the Aussies...
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gudang @ Mar 7 2008, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Casey will kick ... in 2008 and U mark my words!!! Go our little champ but please givem a chance Casey!!! Make it at least 20 points difference....hhheeee
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we don't want all this animosity against the Aussies...
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It's the extra 20kph I was doubting. That would mean he will hit 350 on the straight. Not even the mighty Duke can do that...ya maybe I should shutup now
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IT PROBABLY WILL!!!!!!
 
Damn, I had to get up at 545am to watch this. I hate night time races!
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BTW, Stoner and Lorenzo are doing pretty good.
 

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