Rossi expects four-way title fight

Wander · Apr 26, 2009

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74852

Rossi is basically saying that the title will be decided between him, Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa. I guess it looks like we could have quite a many different race winners this year. Pedrosa is getting fitter and Dovi only needs a little bit more pace to challenge for wins.

So what do you think, will the points situation stay close throughout the season or will we see someone taking the advantage soon?

DRILL · Apr 26, 2009

Its a little early to tell,friend.

Tom · Apr 27, 2009

I think Rossi is right to say they can all potentially do it, they are the best 4 riders in the world. But as the season goes on the contenders will probably be narrowed down bit by bit, like last year. I wouldn't expect a 4 way decider at Valencia.

alex29 · Apr 27, 2009

I think we will see Rossi & Stoner consistently up there. Not convinced about the other two.
Time will tell....

kieran · Apr 27, 2009

He said 4 but I think it's 3. Pedrosa will be up there but I'm not convinced that he can beat Lorenzo ( why don't you have chuppa chupp sponsorship anymore), Rossi or Stoner for the title.

chopperman · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Apr 27 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He said 4 but I think it's 3. Pedrosa will be up there but I'm not convinced that he can beat Lorenzo ( why don't you have chuppa chupp sponsorship anymore), Rossi or Stoner for the title.
i agree. Lorenzo will only get better. i think he will give Rossi and stoner a run for there money if not this season , deffo next

Dani is good but he just aint tough enough imo.

DamnNinja · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ Apr 26 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74852

Rossi is basically saying that the title will be decided between him, Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa. I guess it looks like we could have quite a many different race winners this year. Pedrosa is getting fitter and Dovi only needs a little bit more pace to challenge for wins.

So what do you think, will the points situation stay close throughout the season or will we see someone taking the advantage soon?

If the battle is between Rossi, Stoner and Pedrosa , MotoGp will have a cracking time this year. Unfortunately Lorenzo is also in the equation and 2006 history will repeat again. We will see it 's of no good to Fiat Yamaha Team. It's still too early but Lorenzo is the man Rossi should watch this year...not Casey or Perdoso..

ROCKGOD01 · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 27 2009, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think Rossi is right to say they can all potentially do it, they are the best 4 riders in the world. But as the season goes on the contenders will probably be narrowed down bit by bit, like last year. I wouldn't expect a 4 way decider at Valencia.
Man how cool would that be though if it did come down to the last race? Pipedreamin"

mattsteg · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 27 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If the battle is between Rossi, Stoner and Pedrosa , MotoGp will have a cracking time this year. Unfortunately Lorenzo is also in the equation and 2006 history will repeat again. We will see it 's of no good to Fiat Yamaha Team. It's still too early but Lorenzo is the man Rossi should watch this year...not Casey or Perdoso..

What do you mean by "2006 history will repeat again"? Edwards certainly wasn't taking points off of Rossi that season - he finished ahead of Rossi twice all season and in both cases Rossi was way back at the tail end of the points. The only contender losing points to his teammate that season was Hayden, and he won. It was also about the most exciting season in recent memory, so I'm not sure how any repeat of 2006 would be unfortunate.

What's your definition of "unfortunate"? Rossi not winning?

DamnNinja · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mattsteg @ Apr 28 2009, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What do you mean by "2006 history will repeat again"? Edwards certainly wasn't taking points off of Rossi that season - he finished ahead of Rossi twice all season and in both cases Rossi was way back at the tail end of the points. The only contender losing points to his teammate that season was Hayden, and he won. It was also about the most exciting season in recent memory, so I'm not sure how any repeat of 2006 would be unfortunate.

What's your definition of "unfortunate"? Rossi not winning?

Exactly my friend !!. 2006 was a mini war between Hayden Boy & Pedrobot and had nothing to do with C. Edward. Edward was Rossi right hand man and tried to save him from onslaughter from Hayden but unfortunately lady lucks weren't with Valentino. They all were with Nicky H.But Nicky was a good fren to Rossi..

By any chance, Lorenzo isn't C. Edward and he is as hungry as ever to win as many races as possible this year. C. Edward wouldn't do what Lorenzo did to Valentino in Montegi...By the looked of Rossi's face at Parc Perme and at rostrum, I'll expect Fiat Yamaha Team will have a two camps sooner than later...

Can't wait for the next round in 5 days time. it is all about the fire works, Lorenzo and Pedrobot.,forget about stoner and rossi

mattsteg · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 27 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Exactly my friend !!. 2006 was a mini war between Hayden Boy & Pedrobot and had nothing to do with C. Edward. Edward was Rossi right hand man and tried to save him from onslaughter from Hayden but unfortunately lady lucks weren't with Valentino. They all were with Nicky H.But Nicky was a good fren to Rossi..

By any chance, Lorenzo isn't C. Edward and he is as hungry as ever to win as many races as possible this year. C. Edward wouldn't do what Lorenzo did to Valentino in Montegi...By the looked of Rossi's face at Parc Perme and at rostrum, I'll expect Fiat Yamaha Team will have a two camps sooner than later...

Can't wait for the next round in 5 days time. it is all about the fire works, Lorenzo and Pedrobot.,forget about stoner and rossi

How does any of that translate into 2006 "unfortunately repeating"? I'm just not getting your connection here.

2006: the eventual champ got points taken off of him (in sometimes dramatic fashion) by his teammate. The eventual runner-up lost a lot of points to mechanical issues etc.

Are you suggesting that Lorenzo might push too hard and end up making a serious error that severely jeopardizes both his and Rossi's season?

DamnNinja · Apr 27, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mattsteg @ Apr 28 2009, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>How does any of that translate into 2006 "unfortunately repeating"? I'm just not getting your connection here.

2006: the eventual champ got points taken off of him (in sometimes dramatic fashion) by his teammate. The eventual runner-up lost a lot of points to mechanical issues etc.

Are you suggesting that Lorenzo might push too hard and end up making a serious error that severely jeopardizes both his and Rossi's season?

That's one of the possibility. Another possibility is the repeat of Hamilton and Alonso but this time between an italian and a spanish. For that matter, Stoner or Pedrobot will take full advantage of Rossi/Lorenzo rivalry and step up futher to gain motoGp championship for 2009 .

..if this happen, in 2010 Lorenzo will sign either with the Duke or HRC..

Tom · Apr 28, 2009

I think the point is that having two title contenders in one team can wind up damaging the teams chances overall. Nicky got away with it in 06, but F1 07 and 08 titles are good examples.

Keshav · Apr 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 28 2009, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>That's one of the possibility. Another possibility is the repeat of Hamilton and Alonso but this time between an italian and a spanish. For that matter, Stoner or Pedrobot will take full advantage of Rossi/Lorenzo rivalry and step up futher to gain motoGp championship for 2009 .

..if this happen, in 2010 Lorenzo will sign either with the Duke or HRC..

Why should Lorenzo move to any other team??? He's doing great where he is and has a full factory ride with good team support. HRC has shown themselves to be terrible autocrats. And so far the Duke has been a (Moto GP) career killer for everyone by Stoner. Besides if Rossi truly learns to hate Lorenzo - it is psychologically to Lorenzo's advantage to stay where he is and get Vale even more bent out of shape.

J4rn0 · Apr 28, 2009

I think Rossi is throwing smoke. Maybe he means a 3-men battle for the 3rd place, since we know very well who #1 and #2 are going to be.

And let us not be deceived by a front brake problem slowing down Stoner in the last race--the Australian and his Ducati this year are going to give everybody a real run for their money. Almost a 2007 replica, imho.

The favorite standings for the 2009 title look like this to me:

#1 Stoner

#2 Rossi

# 3 Lorenzo, Dovizioso, Pedrosa, with a preference for Lorenzo.

Only in the event of accidents or major mishaps could it become a 4 or 5 men battle for the title.

I personally hope Rossi can find the fire to challenge Stoner like last year--but the first two races have shown a Rossi who is not 120% motivated as he was in 2008, imho. He's maybe at 90%, which is not going to be enough against a rider who has been consistently faster than him (and everybody else) for two years now.

chopperman · Apr 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J4rn0 @ Apr 28 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think Rossi is throwing smoke. Maybe he means a 3-men battle for the 3rd place, since we know very well who #1 and #2 are going to be.

And let us not be deceived by a front brake problem slowing down Stoner in the last race--the Australian and his Ducati this year are going to give everybody a real run for their money. Almost a 2007 replica, imho.

The favorite standings for the 2009 title look like this to me:

#1 Stoner

#2 Rossi

# 3 Lorenzo, Dovizioso, Pedrosa, with a preference for Lorenzo.

Only in the event of accidents or major mishaps could it become a 4 or 5 men battle for the title.

I personally hope Rossi can find the fire to challenge Stoner like last year--but the first two races have shown a Rossi who is not 120% motivated as he was in 2008, imho. He's maybe at 90%, which is not going to be enough against a rider who has been consistently faster than him (and everybody else) for two years now.

i think you are more than likely right.

Wander · Apr 28, 2009

1. Rossi/Stoner
2. Stoner/Stoner
3. Lorenzo
4. Pedrosa
5. Dovizioso

seems to be a VERY likely top 5 for this season. Capirossi could possibly get to fight with Pedrosa and Dovi if Suzuki really do gain speed in Jerez and from there on. I doubt it though.

Mick D · Apr 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ Apr 29 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. Rossi/Stoner
2. Stoner/Stoner
3. Lorenzo
4. Pedrosa
5. Dovizioso

seems to be a VERY likely top 5 for this season. Capirossi could possibly get to fight with Pedrosa and Dovi if Suzuki really do gain speed in Jerez and from there on. I doubt it though.
CE should be in the hunt for 5th as well.

Tom · Apr 28, 2009

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ Apr 28 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. Rossi/Stoner
2. Stoner/Stoner
3. Lorenzo
4. Pedrosa
5. Dovizioso

Barring any significant injuries, failiures or other perculiar events that would be the expected result. But things are rarely that simple

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