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Frankie on a factory Ducati is probably the absolute best scenario he could have landed. I know some people would call it failing upward, but he's still a 3 time race winner and Moto2 champ. He's got talent. I think Mir struggling on the Honda is a good comparison to what Morbidelli has...

Hector Barbara Joan Olive? Jorge Lorenzo Aleix Espargaro Dani Pedrosa Toni Elias Ruben Xaus Sete Gibernau Nico Terol ?? Marc Marquez ?? Pol Espargaro

Martin was strong this weekend. He's going to be more a title contender than even thought 2 weeks ago. It's debatable whether Bezzechi or Bagnaia would have been more a race win contender had they not had their injuries.

Bagnaia was declared fit for this weekend. He 'qualified' for Q2. Remarkable

Do those changes have to be done on the stock bike, or can they be done on the WSBK spec? I don't know the homologation rules very well.

Is Kawasaki getting money-spending shy again? Looks like both Ducati and Yamaha have both put more money into WSBK, and/or their superbike product offerings themselves. BMW signing Toprak must also signal they are putting more resources into their program (time will tell on this one). Feels a...

You should add "Leopard". I know they say they are an energy drink, but... *cough* front *cough* I got about 70% of them. I know the names, but don't know what they all do.

my plan is to go up there last week of september - I usually try to get there when the maples are red: https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/general_park_info/fall-colour-report.php

Good writeup of the current politicking for the 2024 grid and concessions: https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/motorcycles/motogp/the-battle-for-the-2024-motogp-grid/

My tier list updated with 1/2 season updates Tier 1 - Proven Championship Level (No Change) - Bagnaia - winning races; leading the championship. What more to say? (No Change) - Quartararo - Fast rider on a slower bike, and the bike is even more slow this year. Tier 2 - Potential Championship...

Pecco was perfect both races. It looked like Ducati has vastly improved their launch control too. He was untouchable even on the starts. I wonder how impactful Zarco leaving Ducati will be. He was the test mule for Ducati - all new parts were tested on his bike even before the factory team...

The rumour at the moment is Zarco to LCR. So: Bezzechi: VR46 -> Pramac Morbidelli: Yamaha -> VR46 Rins: LCR -> Yamaha Zarco: Pramac -> LCR IMO, Zarco is the biggest loser in this game of musical chairs. He's going from a strong factory supported bike to a struggling and poorly supported...

Apparently Paolo ciabatti has stated that morbidelli will be on a Ducati next year. Pernat apparently (arbolinos manager) stated there is no room for arbolino in motogp next year

Rins has signed with Yamaha That opens up an LCR seat.

There are reports that VR46 is going to be granted a GP24 for Bezzechi next year. That means Bezzechi will not end up at Pramac, which now prevents a VR46 spot to be opened for Morbidelli His only chance to remain in MotoGP now is with Gresini, which is not guaranteeed - there is a lots of...