Yamaha extends Rossi contract to 2018

michaelm · Apr 2, 2016

Keshav said:
IMHO - body language is inconclusive. What is required here in order to get an accurate reading of the situation, is expert testimony from a member of a more serious branch of investigative science, like say a phrenologist. Possibly, as a bonus, we could get him or her to give us some perspective on the surface conditions in turn one in Argentina

You may have a valid argument that those accusing Valentino of being involved in conspiracy theories are engaging in same themselves.

What doesn't seem in any doubt however is that Valentino would seem to have had the expectation that the guy who runs/proxy owns the sport should come to his motor home to discuss Valentino's personal conspiracy theories, suggesting a rather higher level of influence than Jumkie exercises by posting on this forum.

Cool Blue · Apr 2, 2016

To tear down a brother's fantasy when he's on the vinegar stroke of his tenth conspirygasm. Like... So not cool.

AntG · Apr 3, 2016

MotoGP is rigged like WWE, has been since the beginning of the 990 era.

michaelm · Apr 3, 2016

AntG said:
MotoGP is rigged like WWE, has been since the beginning of the 990 era.

Not really, to be honest, or the not very generally popular Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner wouldn't have 5 titles between them, and Nicky Hayden probably wouldn't have won his title either.

AntG · Apr 3, 2016

True although it's becoming increasingly more difficult for anyone beyond the chosen few to make their mark.

Arrabbiata1 · Apr 3, 2016

Cool Blue said:
Although half pissed in Shanghai

Really? you should hook up with Dr.No.

Oh...hang on.

Dr No · Apr 3, 2016

Arrabbiata1 said:
Really? you should hook up with Dr.No.

Oh...hang on.

I think CB lives out Hongqiao way, while I'm in Xu Hui. And it's raining. Nice thought though, Arrab.

Day off tomorrow, maybe then, CB??

Cool Blue · Apr 3, 2016

Things are a bit crazy and I have meetings tomorrow afternoon but next weekend sounds good.
I'll pm.

I moved to Hengshan Lu this time by the way. So also in Xu Hui The subway is brilliant.

Jumkie · Apr 3, 2016

michaelm said:
You may have a valid argument that those accusing Valentino of being involved in conspiracy theories are engaging in same themselves.

What doesn't seem in any doubt however is that Valentino would seem to have had the expectation that the guy who runs/proxy owns the sport should come to his motor home to discuss Valentino's personal conspiracy theories, suggesting a rather higher level of influence than Jumkie exercises by posting on this forum.

I'm rather amazed that this exchange is suddenly so vague and up for debate. Then again, apparently Rossi was unfairly penalized for simply running the longest block pass in the history of the world. If something on the track so obvious is up for 'interpretation', debating Rossi's 'intent' as supposedly impossible to deduce, then absolutely everything is unfalsifiable. Maybe all the attention the video got of Rossi's exchange with Carmelo, prompting Kropo and other journalists to make a specific point of highlighting it as indication of an inappropriate dynamic was all based on a mistaken identity. Gaz and Little Red, both guys I particularly regard as solid dudes, ask, what does this video "prove"? I think the video does prove something. The video 'proves' that Rossi has an extraordinarily cozy relationship with the CEO of the sport enough to talk with him in a manner that betrayed him on camera. If we want to sit here and pretend that has no baring on proceedings in a world where power politics is the name of the game, then it's precisely why they can do what they do.

Your last point is appreciated.

Arrabbiata1 · Apr 3, 2016

Arrabbiata1 · Apr 3, 2016

Cool Blue said:
Things are a bit crazy and I have meetings tomorrow afternoon but next weekend sounds good.
I'll pm.

I moved to Hengshan Lu this time by the way. So also in Xu Hui The subway is brilliant.

Hilarious

Dr No · Apr 3, 2016

Arrabbiata1 said:
Hilarious

In what way? Are you loling?

povol · Apr 3, 2016

michaelm said:
Not really, to be honest, or the not very generally popular Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner wouldn't have 5 titles between them, and Nicky Hayden probably wouldn't have won his title either.

I agree that its not rigged, but it is manipulated.

yamfan · Apr 4, 2016

That's so obvious nowadays but nobody takes them to task for it.
Last year Lorenzo won four in a row on the softs with good edge grip tyres, including a roasting hot Mugello with a 200mph straight. He pulled right back up to Rossi in the championship and then they went to Assen.
At a cooler Assen they announced the soft tyres weren't being used due to safety, even Marquez questioned this saying in a roundabout way it was due to Rossi ("we know why but we daren't say") was his answer when asked his opinion by journalists. It was clear that pressure was being applied to slow Lorenzo down as Rossi fans were starting to complain the racing was boring, a complaint they always come out with when their hero isn't winning. This situation was repeated several times during the season for no apparent reason.

Arrabbiata1 · Apr 4, 2016

Dr No said:
In what way? Are you loling?

No, I'm as you say 'laughing my arse off'

Dr No · Apr 4, 2016

Arrabbiata1 said:
No, I'm as you say 'laughing my arse off'

Because of?

#22 · Apr 4, 2016

As Krops said on here a while ago, people are always biased and are going to see things the way they want to.

propagandhi · Apr 4, 2016

Erudition= tendency to embarass yourself. Or so it seems

Cool Blue · Apr 4, 2016

Arrabbiata1 said:
Hilarious

Mate, what are you on about?

Dr No · Apr 4, 2016

Cool Blue said:
Mate, what are you on about?

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