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I absolutely loved that race, but ominously awesome was the talent of Lorenzo once again. I hope the other A listers can get closer to him. Thought this was a great photo!

[STRAMASHER]

Originally Posted by Griff-SV

Going off topic slightly but did anyone catch the moto2 race? Fantastic ride from Scott Redding, a decent dual between him and Pol Espargaro right till the end.

I'll admit to shouting at the telly when Scott Redding tried to make that pass on Pol.

He needs to get the consistency this season.

Boy got character too.

Originally Posted by The Idle Biker

I absolutely loved that race, but ominously awesome was the talent of Lorenzo once again. I hope the other A listers can get closer to him. Thought this was a great photo!

Pedrosa "hmmm I thought I heard a Yamaha behind me?!"

Crutchlow "oi dani, over here!"

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER

I'll admit to shouting at the telly when Scott Redding tried to make that pass on Pol.

He needs to get the consistency this season.

Boy got character too.

It won't be long before he gets his first win.

Maybe some of you extolling DP haven't realised what happened. MM is known for lining people up for the kill and then taking them at will. He did this time and again in Moto2. Its his race ability that is his true talent. This was clear to see when he absolutely would not give VR a moment of peace after the pass. But then race ability is also VR's strength.

JL can mix it but IMO VR is a better racer. And I think MM is the same. This is why DP is in trouble. He is best when he doesn't have to mix it up. But the early signs are that Marquez has marked his card and in a fight between them I would go MM every time.

Its not to say DP isn't a great rider. He's just not a great racer in comparison to those two. JL will readily admit that he works best by being consistently fast and smooth. Whilst I think he can handle himself in a tear up with the other two I don't think it would suit his race, whereas MM and VR just love that sort of racing.

I see what you mean, I think this will really shake DP up now. MM is an all out guts n' glory rider which makes him very impressive to watch. If DP isn't careful I think he could find himself ousted from being #1 at Honda next year, or moved to a satelite machine.

[Sir Trev]

Originally Posted by Griff-SV

If DP isn't careful I think he could find himself ousted from being #1 at Honda next year, or moved to a satelite machine.

Thought that was already the case - Dani only has a job in Repsol because Casey left. He was clearly thought of as third best (at best) and would have been shunted off to LCR/others without much of a goodbye.

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Thought that was already the case - Dani only has a job in Repsol because Casey left. He was clearly thought of as third best (at best) and would have been shunted off to LCR/others without much of a goodbye.

Now that definitely isn't the case. DP is not a bad rider. Far from it.

[dyzio]

Having thoroughly enjoyed watching VR struggle on the Ducati for the last 2 years, I have to say his return to Yamaha made some enjoyable watching.
Even though I knew the results, looking at the 6s gap at one point I thought "no frekin way!".
Yeah, right

Next thing you know, people will say he can win on any bike he's got