Round 7: 2017 Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya

danski · Jun 9, 2017

Safety commission decided to revert to the chicane used last year, I'm glad because the one introduced for this race was awful.
Only fp3 times will stand for qualifying.

https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/09/motogp/latest-a-return-to-the-chicane-used-in-2016.html

Iamapony · Jun 9, 2017

Unprecedented? So about all the laughing at Jack. Jack gets the last laugh as the only one to practice on the correct course. Gotta love it.

steeeeeve · Jun 9, 2017

what was up with Cal giving the .... YOU gesture (as he was running back) to the garage two up from his?

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

MadMax said:
Even if he does manage to master that type of cornering there's still the matter of his consistency.

It's a big job for him to change his style, but an expert will do it given time.

Can he ever conquer the demons in his mind is the problem.

Demons in his mind?

Oh stop already with the theatrics.

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

steeeeeve said:
what as up with Cal giving the .... YOU gesture (as he was running back) to the garage two up from his?

I was wondering if someone in one of the other garages made a comment to him.

But, it may also simply be Cal being his usual self.

MadMax · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
Demons in his mind?

Oh stop already with the theatrics.

I think since he broke his collarbone, and then crashed immediately afterward bending the metal, he's ...... in the head.

You never know how he's going to do in a race since then.

If everything is perfect, he's ahead of everyone.

Anything wrong at all and he's way back.

Demons in his mind == ...... in the head

JohnnyKnockdown · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
I was wondering if someone in one of the other garages made a comment to him.

But, it may also simply be Cal being his usual self.

Tiger went Tiger

Bern1 · Jun 9, 2017

Great to see Lorenzo near the top of the pops, even if it's only Friday. Hopefully he will continue making progress.
Consistency? I think that is his strong suit.
Weak in the head? If I recall correctly, he has notched a world championship since breaking his collarbone.

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

MadMax said:
I think since he broke his collarbone, and then crashed immediately afterward bending the metal, he's ...... in the head.

You never know how he's going to do in a race since then.

If everything is perfect, he's ahead of everyone.

Anything wrong at all and he's way back.

Demons in his mind == ...... in the head

I wouldn't call him ...... in the head for racing with a broken collarbone. Racing with a broken collarbone is simply a sign of the dedication and drive that allowed him to get to that level. That's why you don't see hacks like us out there because even if some of us have the skill, we don't have the dedication. He did what a number of world champions have done...and that is why those guys were able to become world champions.

You should read this forum more often if you don't because it's been discussed what affects his performances and it has nothing to do with what's in his head. It's about what makes contact with the ground underneath him; it's the tires.

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

JohnnyKnockdown said:
Tiger went Tiger

Tiger's only real mistake aside from training with Navy SEALS, was getting married.

If I had as much success as he had early on, why I'd never get married. Why pass up the ability to bury my .... into any ..... within 1 inch of me whenever I want?

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

Comments from Marquez....

https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/09...omorrow-vinales-will-be-on-the-front-row.html

He thinks Vinales will be on the front row for the race, and I think so too. 1.5 seconds seems massive, but it's really only got to do with them not being at the test here in my opinion. Either way, with the yet again revised circuit layout, it takes away the Honda and even Ducati advantage.

Arrabbiata1 · Jun 9, 2017

steeeeeve said:
what was up with Cal giving the .... YOU gesture (as he was running back) to the garage two up from his?

It was the Marc VDS garage and it was directed at his mate ........

almoto · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
Comments from Marquez....

https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/09...omorrow-vinales-will-be-on-the-front-row.html

He thinks Vinales will be on the front row for the race, and I think so too. 1.5 seconds seems massive, but it's really only got to do with them not being at the test here in my opinion. Either way, with the yet again revised circuit layout, it takes away the Honda and even Ducati advantage.

But Maverick himself doesn't think so:

https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/09/motogp/vinales-how-am-i-getting-on-with-the-tyre-im-16th.html

Gaz · Jun 9, 2017

Now, all we need in FP3 is for Jack to ride the new but now old chicane just as a piss take

JohnnyKnockdown · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
Tiger's only real mistake aside from training with Navy SEALS, was getting married.

If I had as much success as he had early on, why I'd never get married. Why pass up the ability to bury my .... into any ..... within 1 inch of me whenever I want?

Only 1 inch? I can bury it at least 3

MadMax · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
I wouldn't call him ...... in the head for racing with a broken collarbone. Racing with a broken collarbone is simply a sign of the dedication and drive that allowed him to get to that level. That's why you don't see hacks like us out there because even if some of us have the skill, we don't have the dedication. He did what a number of world champions have done...and that is why those guys were able to become world champions.

100% agree with this. Edit: to say it seemed to me those two crashes ...... up his head.

JPSLotus said:
You should read this forum more often if you don't because it's been discussed what affects his performances and it has nothing to do with what's in his head. It's about what makes contact with the ground underneath him; it's the tires.

They've been a big deal with him, for sure. Watching him, only over the last four years, it seems to me there's more to it.

Keshav · Jun 9, 2017

danski said:
Safety commission decided to revert to the chicane used last year, I'm glad because the one introduced for this race was awful.
Only fp3 times will stand for qualifying.

https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/09/motogp/latest-a-return-to-the-chicane-used-in-2016.html

Good ....... thing. Those transitions from one asphalt to another looked like a serious clusterfuck.

Little Walter · Jun 9, 2017

JPSLotus said:
Tiger's only real mistake aside from training with Navy SEALS, was getting married.

If I had as much success as he had early on, why I'd never get married. Why pass up the ability to bury my .... into any ..... within 1 inch of me whenever I want?

You always struck me as one who would be deft with a blunt instrument.

JPSLotus · Jun 9, 2017

Little Walter said:
You always struck me as one who would be deft with a blunt instrument.

At least you have something in common with JKD now. Birds of a feather no doubt.

Iamapony · Jun 9, 2017

How good is that Yamaha? This good:

"I can't explain what happened, the rear was sliding around in 5th and 6th gear. Right now, we don't know how to solve the problem"

The guy leading the 'ship with three wins is clueless why his bike is sliding. Swell, even JPSLotus could tell us that nothing-at-all. What a maroon. Maybe I have overrated Lorenzo, if the Yamaha is this ..... compliant.

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