Moto GP 2023

Martin had the first win for Ducati at the German GP since Casey Stoner's win in 2008. A short article here with some manufacturer's perspective. I think it is free.
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2023/06/19/the-italian-job/458313

 

I love that there's no BoP baloney in MotoGP.

There is still great racing going on and this currently lopsided situation forces manufacturers to innovate.

 

MotoGP is definitely more interesting to watch than anything that car racing can offer.

I am worried that aero is creeping in though.

 

Personally, I prefer watching different series in GT racing, for their diversity; I can't get enought of that !
European GT World Challenge (GT2, GT3, and GT4), DTM and GT Masters in Germany; I watch those on Youtube.
I also watch live in UK the British GT Championship and the GT Cup, very entertaining.
Also, I can relate to GT more than to single seaters anymore, and there is no bitching there.

I still follow F1, but it's very predictable it has to be said and it's a complete media circus these days.

 

• To be honest I don’t understand how people could spend so much money on tickets for a borefest..

 

Quartararo 4 in qualy is an exploit considering the bike he has..

 

More stupidity from MM today. Crashing into the back of EB on the tow. He needs to hang it up before someone gets killed.

 

Yes, MM is becoming very accident prone; he keep bumping in other riders.
The last 2 years have been a litany of falls and crashes from him.

 

Until something dramatic happens..
For him or for the others..

 

Today Sunday June 25, 2023 Assen/ Netherlands.

 

First Honda in 8th place. How the mighty has fallen !!!

We are not hamf way throught the season, but Bagnaia could be on his way to a second title.

Whatever, the world champion will ride a Ducati !

 

Yes, this guy is awesome. If not the two DNFs in the beginning if this season, he would have been far ahead in the championship by now. But he learns, learns by experience, even by crashes, and Ducati team learns how to improve the bike.

Guest appearance on the podium by Yamaha (yesterday) and Aprilia (today).
Congrats to A.Espargaro to finish on the podium when riding with broken front aero of his Aprilia.

Assen was a racing feast with very good cameras from the track. Speed sensation was incredible in some shots.
Those guys on those machines are real speed heroes.

 

Congrats to the Valentino Rossi academy.
10 years ago Valentino was the only Italian top riders, now they are at least five !
Huge accomplishment.

 

Why would riders like Quarteraro and Marquez hang on to their bike manufacturers, even though those are out in the weeds compared to the Ducatis? I bet ayn one of the Ducati teams would accept them. Or maybe even KTM. Somehow I think the KTM would suit Marquez's driving style just fine.

 

Serious racing at Silverstone today.

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Silverstone was a good race, no spoilers LOL, with a great last lap.
'Moto 3 was "stellar" as to me is appeared all 20 riders were within a 1/2 second at the finish.
Next, at the Red Bull Ring, pretty sure Aug 13 2023.

 

Quartararo joining Aprilia would perfectly make sense.
The Yamaha is the worst bike of the whole field this year.

 

The Japanese manufacturers have been completely wiped out this year.
Their main problem seems to be their frames giving terrible bad handling.
All their riders are unhappy with the way their feedback is ignored at the factory.

 

Good racing, as usual, yet Ducati/Bag just dominated.

Battle for 1st for the first 1/2 of the race was great, with a chance of Duc dominance being passed.
GP "pack" was more spread out in my view, not sure about the timing from first to last, yet it may have been greater than usual.
Of interest seems to be Ducati launch control.... guess we will know more sooner than later on this improvement.
I recall gas mileage appeared to be an issue and special fuel was used.
I also recall the statement that full throttle was 75% of the lap.
Poor Yamaha. Quat and team can't get a break.
Good to see Val Rossi at the track.
I am routing for VR46 team over Bag?
Can't recall the highlights of Moto 2 & 3, yet I seem to recall that their packs were spread out more than usual too.

Next... Sept 03 Catalunya

 

Martin dragging a shoulder through T5 in Barcelona! Amazing stuff!