I can't see that either Pol Espargaro or Bradley Smith have done anything to shout about, Cal Crutchlow, Andrea Dovizioso, Ben Spies & Colin Edwards all had far more success on the Tech 3 bikes where these pair haven't got a podium between them in almost 5 seasons worth of racing (combined).
The best thing the Ponch could do is get Zarco on board because if he stays in Moto 2 and wins a 2nd title he will be on for a factory ride as all the previous two time intermediate champions have been. (Would be a French rider on a French team too).
If the other rider could be replaced with Vinales or Jack Miller (even though I'm not keen on him) that would be a good trade. Also landing Alex Rins if that was still an outside opportunity would be a good choice.
On the other hand Tech 3 just want to keep getting tedious results (from "mature" rides) with mediocre riders then by all means he should keep the same line up.
The best thing the Ponch could do is get Zarco on board because if he stays in Moto 2 and wins a 2nd title he will be on for a factory ride as all the previous two time intermediate champions have been. (Would be a French rider on a French team too).
If the other rider could be replaced with Vinales or Jack Miller (even though I'm not keen on him) that would be a good trade. Also landing Alex Rins if that was still an outside opportunity would be a good choice.
On the other hand Tech 3 just want to keep getting tedious results (from "mature" rides) with mediocre riders then by all means he should keep the same line up.
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Cal is more deserving of a new contract than Smith, 1 podium is worth a dozen crappy 5th and 6th places.
When was the last time Bradley stood on a podium?
About mid season in Moto 2 during 2011, didn't even manage 1 in his final season in Moto 2. Never even won a Moto 2 race, says it all...........
When was the last time Bradley stood on a podium?
About mid season in Moto 2 during 2011, didn't even manage 1 in his final season in Moto 2. Never even won a Moto 2 race, says it all...........
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Lots changed since that post LOL. Hopefully that dreamy ..... P. Espagaro will be ditched next year he's useless. Smith has just got better and better, poor old Cal, time to hang up the boots, even the bags under his eyes have bags.
Dani to KTM in 2017? What the hell for he's past his sell by date.
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HONDA
Repsol Honda
Marc Marquez - Confirmed for 2016+
Dani Pedrosa - Confirmed for 2016
Marc VDS Honda
Open Seat(s)
LCR Honda
Cal Crutchlow - Confirmed for 2016(+)
Jack Miller - TBD
Team Aspar
Open Seat - N.Hayden off the WSBK (allegedly)
Open Seat - E.Laverty to stay (according Neil Hodgson)
Cardion AB Motoracing
TBC 2016
YAMAHA
Movistar Yamaha
Valentino Rossi - Confirmed for 2016
Jorge Lorenzo - Confirmed for 2016
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
P.Espagaro - Confirmed for 2016
B.Smith - Confirmed for 2016
NGM Forward Racing
team may be gone....
DUCATI
Ducati Team
Andrea Dovizioso - Confirmed for 2016
Andrea Iannone - Confirmed for 2016
Pramac Ducati
Danillo Petrucci - Confirmed for 2016
Scott Redding - Confirmed for 2016
Avintia Racing
Yonny Hernandez - TBC for 2016
Hector Barbera - TBC for 2016
SUZUKI
Suzuki
Aleix Espargaro - Confirmed for 2016
Maverick Vinales - Confirmed for 2016+
APRILIA
Aprilia Gresini
Alvaro Bautista - Confirmed for 2016
Bradl - TBC Confirmed for 2016
Ioda Racing
Team TBC for 2016
Thats a bit more up to date...
Repsol Honda
Marc Marquez - Confirmed for 2016+
Dani Pedrosa - Confirmed for 2016
Marc VDS Honda
Open Seat(s)
LCR Honda
Cal Crutchlow - Confirmed for 2016(+)
Jack Miller - TBD
Team Aspar
Open Seat - N.Hayden off the WSBK (allegedly)
Open Seat - E.Laverty to stay (according Neil Hodgson)
Cardion AB Motoracing
TBC 2016
YAMAHA
Movistar Yamaha
Valentino Rossi - Confirmed for 2016
Jorge Lorenzo - Confirmed for 2016
Monster Yamaha Tech 3
P.Espagaro - Confirmed for 2016
B.Smith - Confirmed for 2016
NGM Forward Racing
team may be gone....
DUCATI
Ducati Team
Andrea Dovizioso - Confirmed for 2016
Andrea Iannone - Confirmed for 2016
Pramac Ducati
Danillo Petrucci - Confirmed for 2016
Scott Redding - Confirmed for 2016
Avintia Racing
Yonny Hernandez - TBC for 2016
Hector Barbera - TBC for 2016
SUZUKI
Suzuki
Aleix Espargaro - Confirmed for 2016
Maverick Vinales - Confirmed for 2016+
APRILIA
Aprilia Gresini
Alvaro Bautista - Confirmed for 2016
Bradl - TBC Confirmed for 2016
Ioda Racing
Team TBC for 2016
Thats a bit more up to date...
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Just one minor correction Migs,
Eugene has a 2 year contract, so the seat is not open.
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/22...anxious? as Aspar?s 2016 plans remain unclear
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Krops, thanks for giving Cameron Beaubier a shout out. Its too bad Josh Herrin had a disaster in Moto2, but I still believe we have real talent in the States.
While I was at Indy, I approached Herve Poncharal and asked him: "When are you going to sign another American?" He looked me dead in the eyes (I have a witness) and said, "I want to sign Joe Roberts. And you can tell him I said that."
