British, World, Super Moto GP

or how about Schumacher on Rossi here

These F1 drivers seem to think that driving a car is difficult and Rossi wouldn't be able to adapt, they are all hoping anyway.

Discuss (or even better, what would Schumacher on Biaggi be...)

"Ferrari team leader, Michael Schumacher has warned MotoGP ace Valentino Rossi that he could struggle to find that 'last little bit' of speed needed to be competitive, if he moves to F1."

Just like Schummy himself this last season, then...

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

You know Jordan? Your right. I don't know what came over me. I hope that you can find your way to forgiving me?

peter youre a bad bad man! however i have to agree with you , why would rossi say sorry if he wasnt in the wrong?

ANYWAY.............. rossi / gib / edwards / melandri are the top 4 thyis year in motogp

lavillia(?), rutter, and harris top 3 in bsb, shakey just wont do it methinks

wsb, toseland hopefully , but this should be the most interesting out of the 3

busasean..I know I am totally unworthy!

Some good calls on your predictions,personally I think BSB,WSB and Moto GP are going to have one of the best years ever.

BSB...I think old giggling Shakey(You seen the Fast bikes "How to wheelie vids? ) will battle it out with Lavilla and I would not like to make the call between them.

WSB...With those Moto GP boys joining the ranks the whole category is bound to step up a whole load of notches. Again I expect another Suzuki/Ducati battle there also.

Moto GP....I have a gut feeling that the race wins will be spread across a number of riders this year with the championship being won with way less actual wins than the amazing figure achieved by Valentino last season.

I can see Dani Pedrosa getting a few podiums before the season is out..which would be brilliant for his learning season. Plus I read between the lines that Ducati will be a major threat for longer periods of the season this time.

You can also expect to see Nicky Hayden ditched by Honda and replaced by John Hopkins,(at seasons end) if he delivers no more than a win at Laguna in 2006.

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

You can also expect to see Nicky Hayden ditched by Honda and replaced by John Hopkins,(at seasons end) if he delivers no more than a win at Laguna in 2006.

That would be interesting. My understanding is he showed great promise, right up until he got stuck on a rubbish bike that conks out in the rain!

Jordan..I really like Nicky, however even allowing time for him to settle in he has flattered to deceive for way too long now. He has had the best machinery available to him yet he has delivered so little.
Unless he gets a hole shot like he did at Laguna, he is never going to battle for a win. This was emphasised greatly at Valencia last season when he was with Melandri for the greater part of the race and never once worked out a way of making a challenge to take the lead. In the same situation I am sure Melandri would have been battling to get past.

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Jordan..I really like Nicky, however even allowing time for him to settle in he has flattered to deceive for way too long now. He has had the best machinery available to him yet he has delivered so little.
Unless he gets a hole shot like he did at Laguna, he is never going to battle for a win. This was emphasised greatly at Valencia last season when he was with Melandri for the greater part of the race and never once worked out a way of making a challenge to take the lead. In the same situation I am sure Melandri would have been battling to get past.

Sorry I was refering to Mr Hopkins and what he may achieve given a decent bike. Nicky seems to do well when everythings perfect for him, but of course thats rare - a good racer makes use of what they've got!

ooh, what an exciting thread. Here's my input for all it's worth.

Rossi taking out Melandri :-

Definitely entirely Rossi's fault but I will never believe that he did it deliberately, just not his style imho. I also believe the spur of the moment apology was genuine concern as he knew it was his fault. Subsequent comments to be taken with large pinch of sodium cholride

Rossi punting Gibernau :-

Much less clear cut. Sete left the door open inviting Rossi to make a lunge and he must have known that he would. Rossi was determined as always to win and so always goes that extra mile. If Gibbers had his thinking cap on he'd have let Rossi run wide and cut back but he turned into a bit of track that he must've known was occupied by a slightly out of control Yamaha. A hard move but in no way a clear cut punt off by Rossi. This is the difference between Rossi and someone like Hayden who hangs on all race but doesn't go the extra mile and have a go at overtaking.

Jorge Lorenze :-

In NO way should he have been punished like that!!! The one good thing about it is that he gained a new fan because of it. I cheer Jorge on every race now and I really like his riding style.

As chutz said what an exciting thread.

My question is
If you where in Rossi's position with Gibernau or Lorenze's position would you have gone for the pass or not.

Originally Posted by H62

As chutz said what an exciting thread.

My question is
If you where in Rossi's position with Gibernau or Lorenze's position would you have gone for the pass or not.

Can you repeat the question?!