fenntiger Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 glad to see rossi back on a yamaha how do you think he will get on next season. as do you think he,s finished are is there hope or him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 glad to see rossi back on a yamaha how do you think he will get on next season. as do you think he,s finished are is there hope or him i dont see him as a no2 to lorenzo ............. Top of the bill and a character to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 good as ever just been on the wrong bike, will give lorenzo a run next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 He will, but has Gerry Burgess agreed to move yet - last i heard he hadnt, that will hurt Rossi if he doesnt move. Dovi's has taken a risk taking Rossi's old seat though. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I don't think he will be able to beat Lorenzo very often, when they were both riding Yamaha's, Rossi was the slower of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Whatever happens they will both hit the highlights which is all they want, tough one to call, but the series needs an injection of excitement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Whatever happens they will both hit the highlights which is all they want, tough one to call, but the series needs an injection of excitement Let's hope it rains for every race then, because it's not very exciting now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenntiger Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) it would be nice to see him back at the top where he belongs Edited August 22, 2012 by fenntiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The younger riders are quicker than him though. One thing I would like to be implemented is a minimum weight for bike and rider, that should give closer racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rossi will be competitive, but, he will be No.2 rider when Lorenzo wins this years championship ( yes he will, he's got the all important consistency). He's just going to have to deal with that. I suspect he will be back up to speed within 3 rounds, he may be a title challenger next year... I also suspect that he may well end up a close second or even third to Pedrosa/Lorenzo. If they stay fit then I'd fancy a Lorenzo/Pedrosa title race with Rossi possibly getting between them if the mental stability isn't robust enough with either of the other two. It will be interesting to see Vale come into things as the underdog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great as he WAS I think he is past it now, :yp: Hayden has had the better of him all season, and on a bike rossi has been "developing" Yamaha only wanted him because of the sponsorship money he brings, they have been without a major sponsor since he left. Dovi has only been beating Crutchlow because of the factory brakes he has, Crutchlow cant afford them and tech3 wont buy them for either rider so dovi either got them himself or got his sponsor to buy them. I think Crutchlow would have done ok on the Ducati, Will be interesting to see how Bradley Smith does on the Tech3. And how long before the "Wall" goes back up at Yamaha, Rossi Hasnt gone in as number 1, Last big payday for him, Will be interesting to see what influence Audi's money makes at Ducati and if as expected BMW come into MotoGP in 2014 Here endeth tonights MotoGP news brought to you courtesy of "Sheep Productions" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great as he WAS I think he is past it now, :yp: Hayden has had the better of him all season, and on a bike rossi has been "developing" Yamaha only wanted him because of the sponsorship money he brings, they have been without a major sponsor since he left. Dovi has only been beating Crutchlow because of the factory brakes he has, Crutchlow cant afford them and tech3 wont buy them for either rider so dovi either got them himself or got his sponsor to buy them. I think Crutchlow would have done ok on the Ducati, Will be interesting to see how Bradley Smith does on the Tech3. And how long before the "Wall" goes back up at Yamaha, Rossi Hasnt gone in as number 1, Last big payday for him, Will be interesting to see what influence Audi's money makes at Ducati and if as expected BMW come into MotoGP in 2014 Here endeth tonights MotoGP news brought to you courtesy of "Sheep Productions" Some excellent comments and I agree with all that you have said...I think that Bradley Smith will be too slow, I don't mind if I'm proved wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I did`nt know he`d left Status Quo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Rossi will be competitive ,will fall out with Lorenzo and up will go the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 rossi is without doubt the best rider ever (i can see arguments comming) the only exeption is no isle of man on his cv he is a world champ on 125/250/500 2 strokes/1000/900/800 the only downfall is his age and fitness at 31/32 is the motivation still there to take the extra risk or will he settle for 2nd or 3rd place next year i am pleased that we still have him going next year just need mr burgess to go with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Rossi might be the best rider of this era, but the best rider ever? SMB Hailwood was the best rider of his era in the 60's as he rode on the track and the road. Rossi was given the accolade as he won in every class, would it have been the same if he just rode 500cc then Moto GP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mental Dizorder Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I think Rossi will give it his all to make it 10 titles. He made the Yamaha what it is so i see no reason why he couldnt win the championship again, would be good for the sport also. I'm just glad to see the back of Stoner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 cant see bradley doing very well as he hates close battles and usually loses the plot and falls back, or falls off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenntiger Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 don't forget rossi made that yamaha what Lorenzo is riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 don't forget rossi made that yamaha what Lorenzo is riding So your saying Lorenzo is riding a bike thats been undeveloped for at least 18months?, he is doing ok then I guess Rossi stopped developing that bike the moment he signed for Ducati Give Lorenzo some credit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 He will be behind Lorenzo............but back near podium where he ought to be....have missed him messing about with Ducati... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) From the report at the weekend it seems the whole of Rossi's team are going with him to Yamaha and that was something he negotiated before agreeing to the move - so Gerry will be with him if that is correct. For all those who see him as being past it, just consider the amount of damage he has done to himself in the time he has been a rider and competitor and see if you could be even a tenth as competitive as he is and certainly will be on a bike he again feels able to steer and brake in the winning style he has. I agree with the point above about Mike Hailwood - I always thought he was one of the best from when I was a kid (not yesterday!) I reckon Rossie will give it at least one season and then possibly consider a move if all is not going well. I really appreciate the fun, risk, danger and amusement he has given us over the years though. Pushkin Edited August 23, 2012 by Pushkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 don't forget rossi made that yamaha what Lorenzo is riding Biaggi didn't do too badly riding the Yamaha against the Hondas, before Rossi took the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) From the report at the weekend it seems the whole of Rossi's team are going with him to Yamaha and that was something he negotiated before agreeing to the move - so Gerry will be with him if that is correct. For all those who see him as being past it, just consider the amount of damage he has done to himself in the time he has been a rider and competitor and see if you could be even a tenth as competitive as he is and certainly will be on a bike he again feels able to steer and brake in the winning style he has. I agree with the point above about Mike Hailwood - I always thought he was one of the best from when I was a kid (not yesterday!) I reckon Rossie will give it at least one season and then possibly consider a move if all is not going well. I really appreciate the fun, risk, danger and amusement he has given us over the years though. Pushkin Nobody is saying how great I am or will be, They are with Rossi, He will do well, win races, finish on podiums but to say he will be as good as he once was, then I think they are being very optimistic. The reasons you give above about injuries and the like will stop him running away with it. He WAS a very special rider but knew his limitations, ie TT racing. Today's youngsters are fearless, if Simoncelli hadn't died I think he would have been as if not more successful than Rossi in moto gp He has signed a 2 year deal, Don't think I am knocking him, I used to be a great fan of what he achieved in moto gp Edited August 23, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 next you lot will be talking ballet or something, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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