MotoGP '09
Posted by gav
That drivers still think about that, the Ducati is a carreer killer, only Stoner seems to be able to drive it.
Oh, who here doesn't think Kallio was at fault for the accident? 
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> Oh, who here doesn't think Kallio was at fault for
> the accident?
I don't think you'll get anyone saying that, as Melandri was completely alongside, but there will be sympathy for him. He clearly didn't know Melandri was there, and as Steve Parish said on the BBC commentary, the camera angle would have been deceptive - it indicated Melandri was well ahead, while he clearly was little more than side-by-side, and outside of Kallio's normal peripheral vision, probably up until the moment before they collided.
Bikers don't crash if they can avoid it at all. It's not like cars, where the chances are you're going to be out of the race. It's likely it will hurt, so rule 1 is don't fall off. Kallio just didn't know Melandri was alongside him. It's far from the first time it's happened.
Horrible crash though. The way Kallio got wrapped around the rear-wheel of Melandri's bike was awful.
Well done to Bautista too... it takes some effort to come away from a race with that level of embarrassment.
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> Oh, who here doesn't think Kallio was at fault for
> the accident?
I don't think you'll get anyone saying that, as Melandri was completely alongside, but there will be sympathy for him. He clearly didn't know Melandri was there, and as Steve Parish said on the BBC commentary, the camera angle would have been deceptive - it indicated Melandri was well ahead, while he clearly was little more than side-by-side, and outside of Kallio's normal peripheral vision, probably up until the moment before they collided.
Bikers don't crash if they can avoid it at all. It's not like cars, where the chances are you're going to be out of the race. It's likely it will hurt, so rule 1 is don't fall off. Kallio just didn't know Melandri was alongside him. It's far from the first time it's happened.
Horrible crash though. The way Kallio got wrapped around the rear-wheel of Melandri's bike was awful.
Well done to Bautista too... it takes some effort to come away from a race with that level of embarrassment.
You ride bikes, fair point there. I think I see what you mean as he started to speed off the corner when he rammed Marco. I still think Kallio is forcing too much, he just doesn't seem to have what it takes to be in MotoGP.
I was quite happy with Lorenzo's fall as it will teach him he can't stay ahead of Rossi.
I was quite happy with Lorenzo's fall as it will teach him he can't stay ahead of Rossi
.yay stoner is back!
Yes, it will be certainly interesting to see how he goes!
From the next few races, we should get a clearer idea if he has what it takes to become a long-term winner in the sport.
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From the next few races, we should get a clearer idea if he has what it takes to become a long-term winner in the sport.
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great effort by Stoner on his comeback! I hope he can get the podium tomorrow without any problems but for looks like Lorenzo is going to win this one quite easily!
Yes, it was nice to see Stoner back on form. He will be very hard to beat in Australia in a couple of weeks.
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No suprise though, missing 3 races doesn't mean your talent will be gone all of a sudden.
Just watched the Qatar race!
Fantastic! Even if Stoner hadnt crashed out the race would have been fantatsic! He would have shot off but the battle for 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th would still have been epic! Watching that Honda down the straight was amazing! nice to see Hayden competitive too, and great start for Ben Spies. Reckon he'll grab a win or two this year??
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Fantastic! Even if Stoner hadnt crashed out the race would have been fantatsic! He would have shot off but the battle for 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th would still have been epic! Watching that Honda down the straight was amazing! nice to see Hayden competitive too, and great start for Ben Spies. Reckon he'll grab a win or two this year??
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
I only started watching last year, and at that 1/2 way through I guess... But from what ive read it seems he was like this last season and before, ie pushing too hard. Whereas with Rossi it was always as quick as needs be (as the commentators mentioned I believe).
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Yes was a good race, Nice to see Hayden doing well with the Ducati now right up there!
Stoner!! omg!! was gutted when he slipped off! He said the telementry showed he fell off due to not putting enough load on the front tyre as he was slowing down abit instead of pushing too hard for a bigger gap!
I still think Stoner will bounce back and be unbeatable in the next races, just look what he did at the end of 09!
And yes, what a great drive by Spies indeed!
Stoner!! omg!! was gutted when he slipped off! He said the telementry showed he fell off due to not putting enough load on the front tyre as he was slowing down abit instead of pushing too hard for a bigger gap!
I still think Stoner will bounce back and be unbeatable in the next races, just look what he did at the end of 09!
And yes, what a great drive by Spies indeed!
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