Soldato
Its that time of year again.
The first test of the year starts tomorrow cant wait.
They have been rolling out the new bike colours
The first test of the year starts tomorrow cant wait.
They have been rolling out the new bike colours
MotoGP 2020
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Really looking forward to this season, test in Sepang was very intriguing.
Aprilia seem to be right up there now having been nowhere the last couple years, KTM are looking potent too.
Both Suzuki and Yamaha look like race winners, Ducati have even more grunt but need to optimise the new rear Michelin compound.
Honda still rapid but a massive handful it seems and Marc's not going to be fully fit for another 1-2 months.
Looks like the racing is going to be the closest ever this year with all Manufacturers putting in quick times.
Aprilia seem to be right up there now having been nowhere the last couple years, KTM are looking potent too.
Both Suzuki and Yamaha look like race winners, Ducati have even more grunt but need to optimise the new rear Michelin compound.
Honda still rapid but a massive handful it seems and Marc's not going to be fully fit for another 1-2 months.
Looks like the racing is going to be the closest ever this year with all Manufacturers putting in quick times.
Soldato
Really looking forward to this season.
Cal likes the Honda this year.
And with MM injury, quartararo can get some good points now he has a factory bike.
Cal likes the Honda this year.
And with MM injury, quartararo can get some good points now he has a factory bike.
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Really looking forward to it too.
Wondering how Alex will get on.
Still needing to buy tickets for Silverstone. I've sat in Becketts for the past 3 years (albeit 2018 was rain). Unsure if to change but can't think of anywhere better.
Wondering how Alex will get on.
Still needing to buy tickets for Silverstone. I've sat in Becketts for the past 3 years (albeit 2018 was rain). Unsure if to change but can't think of anywhere better.
MotoGP just got cancelled for opening round in Qatar due to travel restrictions surrounding coronavirus 
Moto 2 & 3 still going ahead as they're already there from testing last few days.
Shame as I was really looking forward to seeing how things have shaken up order wise, suppose it's a blessing for Marc as he'll have at least another couple weeks to strengthen his shoulder.
Moto 2 & 3 still going ahead as they're already there from testing last few days.
Shame as I was really looking forward to seeing how things have shaken up order wise, suppose it's a blessing for Marc as he'll have at least another couple weeks to strengthen his shoulder.
Soldato
Gutted 
WSBK was back this weekend and was so good racing but MotoGP is the pinnacle for me. Was really looking forward to it.
WSBK was back this weekend and was so good racing but MotoGP is the pinnacle for me. Was really looking forward to it.
Confirmed anywhere?Thailand gone too now
nvm, found it.
If I were the MotoGP teams I’d be sending their staff either to America now or sending them outside Italy & Japan now so they can have two weeks outside the country. If they’re still Ok then they travel.
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Soldato
Someone I know flew out to Qatar on Saturday as it was probably the last chance he'd get to see Rossi race. First it was the whole "not safe for US citizens to travel out there", that calmed down and now this. Gutted.
Did they only cancel MotoGP so that they don't have to refund all the tickets? It seems a bit weird to only run 2 classes on the basis that the main class has a lot of Italians.
Did they only cancel MotoGP so that they don't have to refund all the tickets? It seems a bit weird to only run 2 classes on the basis that the main class has a lot of Italians.
Soldato
Moto2 and 3 were already there as they were testing last weekend.
Fascinating film on Dovi's season last year:
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/andrea-dovizioso-undaunted-film
Really get an idea of the ongoing mental stress through the year.
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/andrea-dovizioso-undaunted-film
Really get an idea of the ongoing mental stress through the year.
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Wonder if he's any more recovered and can compete?
I think he feels so, otherwise I don't see him taking the offer.
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Quatararo win then?
He looks so assured. That was a big old crash from MM. Broken collarbone?
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Well deserved win, calm and controlled. MM gone for the season I'd guess looking at that crash in slow mo. He's such a massive talent but he has never known when to stop pushing.
Well if he does come back he'll be struggling to play catch up if he misses a round or two. Could put Quatararo or Vinales into a position where they don't need to fight so hard to notch up enough points. Confirmed broken arm I see now.
Thing is without that drive to get back he wouldn't be the rider he is. Got to have that belief to be the best.
Soldato
marquez will be out for weeks now.
Come on Quatararo
Come on Quatararo