Moto GP

[Stig the Lawnmower]

the cause of Ben Spies crash at the corkscrew was a bit worrying, swing arm failure. lucky the other yams didn't suffer the same fate. new swing arms all round next week!!

Rossi's crash was also spectacular. He won't be on ducati next year!! Yamaha calling.

[Nick]

the cause of Ben Spies crash at the corkscrew was a bit worrying, swing arm failure. lucky the other yams didn't suffer the same fate. new swing arms all round next week!!

Rossi's crash was also spectacular. He won't be on ducati next year!! Yamaha calling.

I thought he was signed up with Ducati for a while?

[Stig the Lawnmower]

I thought he was signed up with Ducati for a while?

there's ways and means, he won't stay unless there are some radical changes to the bike, it's not a winner any more. did you see the front end give way without any warning at the weekend? needs completely re-designing.

[isaidno]

Could be 3 Brits in moto gp next season. Bradley smiths joining tech 3 and Scott readings been testing a Ducati

[Amin]

Well well well, Rossi has swallowed his pride and decided to go back to Yamaha for next year. This surely paves the way for Crutchlow to move to Ducati alongside Hayden next year now.

[Nick]

Rossi on a competitive machine?

MotoGP just got interesting again.

[isaidno]

Pleased Cal's finally got a podium. Great final lap battle between pedrosa and Lorenzo. Sounding like Johnny Rea will be subbing for stoner in the next to races

[Stig the Lawnmower]

great ride by Cal. I see he's staying put next year - not such a bad thing, I don't think the supposed move to Ducati would have worked.

Will be good to see Johnny Rea on the Honda, might have two brits on the podium!

[Amin]

Jorge Lorenzo has just won his second world championship. Great race for Stoner and Crutchlow as well. Pity for Dani.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Casey just dominates down at the Island, hoping he has a change of heart and reconsiders his retirement.

[ACF]

Casey just dominates down at the Island, hoping he has a change of heart and reconsiders his retirement.

It's obvious he has more desire to race at Bathurst.

[Amin]

Crazy race today, glad to see Stoner on the podium in his final race.

[isaidno]

One of the better races of a poor season. Only 3 riders have won races this season. The last time a non factory bike won a race was back in 2006.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Good to see Stoner go out with another podium.

[isaidno]

First race of the season tonight at 8pm. The support races have been very good.

[Fox in the North]

Well I think that race went pretty well.

[Amin]

Scott Redding was so close to winning the Moto2 race, but had to back out of it after nearly hitting Espargaro. Interesting to see Marquez outrace Pedrosa, Crutchlow also looked good before his minor off.

[Finnegan]

Jorge Lorenzo mugged on Lorenzo corner by a child.

 

What a start to a career by Marc Marquez, great duel at the Americas and consistent results otherwise. 

 

Something in the water in Spain!

[Fox in the North]

Jorge Lorenzo mugged on Lorenzo corner by a child.

 

What a start to a career by Marc Marquez, great duel at the Americas and consistent results otherwise. 

 

Something in the water in Spain!

 

 

I loved it, Marquez needs to be taken seriously by all of them. Lorenzo wasn't happy, but he needs to get used to the fact it wont be as simple/easy anymore. Marquez has had an aggressive driving style all throughout his career, he's here to win.

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[Kenners]

Bad news. The new BT channel has exclusive rights to the motogp starting either next season or the season after, which means you now have to pay to watch (unless you have their broadband). 

 

Massive blow to a sport that needs a bit more coverage to wider audiences as it is, although bt has promised more indepth coverage which is better news for more serious fans.

[Amin]

Bad news. The new BT channel has exclusive rights to the motogp starting either next season or the season after, which means you now have to pay to watch (unless you have their broadband). 

 

Massive blow to a sport that needs a bit more coverage to wider audiences as it is, although bt has promised more indepth coverage which is better news for more serious fans.

Yes that is a shame. I'll probably just catch it on the internet but my grandparents, who've been following motorcycle racing for decades, will have no way of viewing it. 

 

I know some people don't like the BBC coverage much, so it will be interesting to see if BT can do a better job and how it will compare to Eurosport.

[Amin]

Great day for the brits. Scott Redding won his first ever moto2 race to take a huge lead in the championship and Cal Crutchlow got his best ever finish of 2nd in motogp.

[Amin]

Another win for Redding, leading the championship by 43 points now.

[isaidno]

Another podium for Crutchlow aswell. I'm really enjoying the TT highlights on Itv 4 so far

[isaidno]

Crutchlow on pole for tomorrows race in Assen   . Great chance of a first win with lorenzo possibly out , Marquez falling this morning and riding injured , and Pedrosa falling in qualifying .