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30-01-06, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Basket

But wouldn't it have been better to find a younger fresher rider like James Ellison? Who could go on to better things?

Bet James is a whole lot happier on his Yamaha!!

31-01-06, 02:47 PM

Well I think it is absolutely great that that English lad...the Paul Scholes look alike? Seems to have secured a ride in the 125 World Championship! Young ginger is to be under the watchful eye of no other than Alberto Puig.....the mentor of Dani Pedrosa and will ride a Honda.

Carlos Checa has finally secured his move to the Yamaha Tech 3 team.

Early doors at testing in Phillip Island,those nice chaps riding the Ducati's allowed the Honda riding Melandri,Hayden and Stoner to take centre stage to lead with the first lap times. Dani Pedrosa finds himself the meat in a Ducati sandwich that completes the top 6.

Rossi so confidant of success in 2006, is of course back in europe getting in some track time in a Ferrari with other drivers on the track at the same time as him for the first time.

So how do you read what is going on with Rossi? Can Yamaha have given their full blessing to all of this or did they have no choice? Is he now truly feeling that Moto GP owes him more than he owes it?

31-01-06, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Carlos Checa has finally secured his move to the Yamaha Tech 3 team.

So how do you read what is going on with Rossi? Can Yamaha have given their full blessing to all of this or did they have no choice? Is he now truly feeling that Moto GP owes him more than he owes it?

Good ole Carlos...deserves a go after his efforts last year.

Rossi IS motogp...when you are that powerful, you can act as you please.
But the Biaggi moment is when you act as you please and stop winning....he won't touch a F1 car with a barge pole after a few DNF's.

31-01-06, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Well I think it is absolutely great that that English lad...the Paul Scholes look alike? Seems to have secured a ride in the 125 World Championship! Young ginger is to be under the watchful eye of no other than Alberto Puig.....the mentor of Dani Pedrosa and will ride a Honda.

The "ginger" is Bradley Smith and he's a bit quick! Won the final 3 rounds of the Spanish 125cc Championship. I expect great things from this young lad, he may even have the potential to be our next World Champion. With Alberto Puig as his manager and mentor he has the right connections!

31-01-06, 02:59 PM

Barry,

I will do my best to cheer young Scholesy when at Jerez in March!

That is a dream for any young lad getting connected with Alberto.

Supervox · 31-01-06, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Sepang Day 2 Winter Test!

1.Sete Gibernau, Ducati Marlboro - 2'01.66 / 49 laps

2. Loris Capirossi, Ducati Marlboro - 2'01.83 / 45 laps

3. Colin Edwards, Camel Yamaha - 2'02.00 / 58 laps
4. Nicky Hayden, Repsol Honda - 2'02.02 / 68 laps
5. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda - 2'02.26 / 47 laps :P
6. John Hopkins, Suzuki MotoGP - 2'02.40 / 40 laps
7. Randy de Puniet, Kawasaki Racing - 2'02.55 / 50 laps
8. Casey Stoner, LCR Honda - 2'02.57 / 51 laps
9. Valentino Rossi, Camel Yamaha - 2'02.62 / 41 laps

10. Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki Racing - 2'02.65 / 50 laps

I'm sure it was just an oversight on your part Peter, but you neglected to inform us that all apart from Vale put up their fastest times on QUALIFYING tyres !!

31-01-06, 06:08 PM

Supervox...Ah this is true but do you honestly believe that comparable tyres would have seen him improve that much? The Yamaha is not quite there at the moment,however it does have someone rather special riding it.

Supervox · 31-01-06, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

. . .but do you honestly believe that comparable tyres would have seen him improve that much?

Frankly - YES !!

31-01-06, 06:23 PM

Oh man your gonna be burning those naff Nº46 Tee shirts and mementos when this season is through! The gigolo will be king no more! Remember where you read it first!

Funny you make more of a deal regarding tyres than anyone from Rossi's camp? (No that wasn't a question as to whether Rossi is camp!

) I don't recall them mentioning that at all? Perhaps such is their own confidance given comparable rubber?

31-01-06, 06:27 PM

I think, that with somebody of Rossi's ability, knocking a second off on qualifing tyres shouldn't be dismissed. That's all it is, 1 second.

Anyway, those Dukes my be running now, but they have to last all summer, and you know what they say about Ducati reliability

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31-01-06, 02:47 PM	#82
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Well I think it is absolutely great that that English lad...the Paul Scholes look alike? Seems to have secured a ride in the 125 World Championship! Young ginger is to be under the watchful eye of no other than Alberto Puig.....the mentor of Dani Pedrosa and will ride a Honda. Carlos Checa has finally secured his move to the Yamaha Tech 3 team. Early doors at testing in Phillip Island,those nice chaps riding the Ducati's allowed the Honda riding Melandri,Hayden and Stoner to take centre stage to lead with the first lap times. Dani Pedrosa finds himself the meat in a Ducati sandwich that completes the top 6. Rossi so confidant of success in 2006, is of course back in europe getting in some track time in a Ferrari with other drivers on the track at the same time as him for the first time. So how do you read what is going on with Rossi? Can Yamaha have given their full blessing to all of this or did they have no choice? Is he now truly feeling that Moto GP owes him more than he owes it?

31-01-06, 02:59 PM	#85
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Barry, I will do my best to cheer young Scholesy when at Jerez in March! That is a dream for any young lad getting connected with Alberto.

31-01-06, 06:08 PM	#87
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Supervox...Ah this is true but do you honestly believe that comparable tyres would have seen him improve that much? The Yamaha is not quite there at the moment,however it does have someone rather special riding it.

31-01-06, 06:23 PM	#89
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Oh man your gonna be burning those naff Nº46 Tee shirts and mementos when this season is through! The gigolo will be king no more! Remember where you read it first! Funny you make more of a deal regarding tyres than anyone from Rossi's camp? (No that wasn't a question as to whether Rossi is camp! ) I don't recall them mentioning that at all? Perhaps such is their own confidance given comparable rubber?

31-01-06, 06:27 PM	#90
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I think, that with somebody of Rossi's ability, knocking a second off on qualifing tyres shouldn't be dismissed. That's all it is, 1 second. Anyway, those Dukes my be running now, but they have to last all summer, and you know what they say about Ducati reliability .