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another MotoGP championship over 😢 however it was a great fun
MotoGP Valencia final race yesterday:
  • Bagnaia clinched the World title 🏆
  • Suzuki checked out with a style P1
  • Jorge Martin is soo good in qualifying, why can't he deliver on Sunday's ?
  • Vale, Ago and F1-F. Alonso on hand to celebrate
  • Ducati wins after 15yr drought
  • M.Marquez riding like mad, hit gravel, DNF
  • Quartararo will be happy and sad, both at the same time, he did a lot with Yamaha this year, the bike was just not fast enough on straights
  • Miller from P4 hit gravel, DNF
  • Great and exciting 2022 championship in all three categories.
  • Morbidelli never recovered from that knee surgery, just can't bounce back, wonder if his days are numbered?
  • Miller will do good in KTM, alongside with B. Binder, they just need the bike in top shape, also Miller needs to keep his falling in check :ROFLMAO: ...lots of bruises to kiss-it-better, for Ruby Mau 💋
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  • Suzuki should reconsider and stay
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Everybody wants for Suzuki to stay, Alex Rins even won yesterday and Mir came at P6 which is amazing, Suzuki is in the top3 of the most competitive machines. It must have been hard for Rins and Mir,
to race knowing this is the end, I'm surprised they did find the motivation.

Mir said:
“I don't know if you saw. I didn't celebrate it. I didn't want to celebrate this last race with Suzuki. Because for me, it's not a happy day,” Mir explained. “We will not work together as a team again, and this makes me sad.”

2023 will look something like this:
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Ducati qty 8
Aprilia qty 4
Honda qty 4
KTM/GASGAS qty 4
Yamaha qty 2...are they next, to pull the plug?

Hard to believe Bagnaia was 91 point behind at one point, half way through the championship

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Last monday in Jerez, some MotoGP riders tested the radio communication system by the Race Direction, which could be implemented in the future. Opinions among riders aren't unanimous at this point, with Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac/Ducati) not being an apologist for this type of information vehicle during races.

In the meeting with the press during the test day, the frenchman maintained that the information on the bike's screen is already enough and it is possible to read it – preferring this support to the radio: 'I wasn't in the safety committee in the last two rounds, so I didn't I knew that some riders tested it. We can already have information on the screen on the dashboard; I think riders might be able to read the screen, even if it's very difficult and you don't have much time. But if you feel good on the bike, you can see your dashboard. So, I'm more in this direction than having information on a headset – also because of the noise of the motorcycle. Maybe they'll develop a helmet to make a headset that cancels out surrounding noise'.
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Oliveira to miss French GP
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Last monday in Jerez, some MotoGP riders tested the radio communication system by the Race Direction, which could be implemented in the future. Opinions among riders aren't unanimous at this point, with Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac/Ducati) not being an apologist for this type of information vehicle during races.

In the meeting with the press during the test day, the frenchman maintained that the information on the bike's screen is already enough and it is possible to read it – preferring this support to the radio: 'I wasn't in the safety committee in the last two rounds, so I didn't I knew that some riders tested it. We can already have information on the screen on the dashboard; I think riders might be able to read the screen, even if it's very difficult and you don't have much time. But if you feel good on the bike, you can see your dashboard. So, I'm more in this direction than having information on a headset – also because of the noise of the motorcycle. Maybe they'll develop a helmet to make a headset that cancels out surrounding noise'.
I hope they don't do it. Also there are already enough unnecessary penalties now I think.
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Oliveira to miss French GP
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No luck yet this season, I feel sorry for him.
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No luck yet this season, I feel sorry for him.
If he didn’t have bad luck then he would have no luck at all. I hope he gets back soon and shows the Factory who should really have that Factory ride.
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Last monday in Jerez, some MotoGP riders tested the radio communication system by the Race Direction, which could be implemented in the future. Opinions among riders aren't unanimous at this point, with Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac/Ducati) not being an apologist for this type of information vehicle during races.

In the meeting with the press during the test day, the frenchman maintained that the information on the bike's screen is already enough and it is possible to read it – preferring this support to the radio: 'I wasn't in the safety committee in the last two rounds, so I didn't I knew that some riders tested it. We can already have information on the screen on the dashboard; I think riders might be able to read the screen, even if it's very difficult and you don't have much time. But if you feel good on the bike, you can see your dashboard. So, I'm more in this direction than having information on a headset – also because of the noise of the motorcycle. Maybe they'll develop a helmet to make a headset that cancels out surrounding noise'.
An utterly stupid idea, just like most of the commissioners decisions this year.
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The prawn sandwich and caviar brigade will be devastated 😂

In other news, its almost time: Rev Alaska on Instagram: "This race is not for the faint of heart! An average of 2.5 deaths since the first race in 1911 😳. The sheer skill and bravery of each competitor is inspiring. #revalaska #roadracing #race #motorcycle #motorsports #fyp #fypシ #viral #inspirational #courage"

Last monday in Jerez, some MotoGP riders tested the radio communication system by the Race Direction, which could be implemented in the future. Opinions among riders aren't unanimous at this point, with Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac/Ducati) not being an apologist for this type of information vehicle during races.

In the meeting with the press during the test day, the frenchman maintained that the information on the bike's screen is already enough and it is possible to read it – preferring this support to the radio: 'I wasn't in the safety committee in the last two rounds, so I didn't I knew that some riders tested it. We can already have information on the screen on the dashboard; I think riders might be able to read the screen, even if it's very difficult and you don't have much time. But if you feel good on the bike, you can see your dashboard. So, I'm more in this direction than having information on a headset – also because of the noise of the motorcycle. Maybe they'll develop a helmet to make a headset that cancels out surrounding noise'.
I would agree with JZ. When you're riding you azz off, on the edge so to speak, the intrusion of an outside voice can end up badly. Anyone in serious racing will tell you that "informing" the driver/rider can have serious consequences if it's delivered at an inopportune moment. But what do I know?

As a very serious race fan I believe MotoGP riders focus more on their immediate job than most other racers (F1 and endurance racers). Not only are they working their lines and fighting to keep place or overtake, they are constantly moving around on the bike to manage lean, CG (leg off the peg) and accel/decel. The only 4-wheel racers that may be more involved "in the moment" are the WRC folks. Even so, they have a co-driver who is talking to them all the time. I wonder how Seb Loeb would come down on this? Probably from 8 feet up going 120 mph. :)

I do miss watching he and Daniel race.


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Just watching "Super Formula" on RevTV, it seems the pit girls are back in motorsport Japan :p
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MotoGP has the eye candies back as well, Liberty wtf? 😁
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Just watching "Super Formula" on RevTV, it seems the pit girls are back in motorsport Japan :p
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MotoGP has the eye candies back as well, Liberty wtf? 😁
I am all for equality etc, and if having less glamorous ‘grid girls’ opens the sport to a wider audience then lets do it! That said, as long as hot blooded Latin men run the sport (MotoGP) then let the good times roll 😂
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I see nothing wrong with gorgeous pit girls as long as there are some ladies who want to do that (there seems to be no shortage there, thankfull) and they are treated with respect and courtesy. Having pretty girls around does not restrict other women entering racing in the least. There is no need to deny sexuality to get more women in the sport. Do what you want to. Ladies: Wanna be a racer? Go for it; Wanna be a team manager? Go for it. Wanna be an umbrella girl? Go for it!
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Like anything, the opportunity should be transparent so an honest assessment can be made.
I see nothing wrong with gorgeous pit girls as long as there are some ladies who want to do that (there seems to be no shortage there, thankfull) and they are treated with respect and courtesy. Having pretty girls around does not restrict other women entering racing in the least. There is no need to deny sexuality to get more women in the sport. Do what you want to. Ladies: Wanna be a racer? Go for it; Wanna be a team manager? Go for it. Wanna be an umbrella girl? Go for it!
Conchita took your words literally, He said She will just be himself holding those umbrellas
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Hickman does the first (recorded in race simulation and through that exact speed trap - Sulby) 200+mph speed at the Isle of Man

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Winter is a great time for motorsports down under. With racing in various states.
This long weekend the finke desert race starts tomorrow, a 230km sprint to a town named Finke then back to Alice Springs on Monday.
A TA2 muscle car racing event at QLD raceway. But my true love (apart from mx) is drag racing.
The Winternationals. A couple of shots from today, top fuel funny cars approaching dragster times!. ET & MPH.
Just cant get enough of Big Blocks revving to 10 grand. Rated 3 on the Richter scale, apparently!
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