[Closed] Moto GP 2014

Marquez is making commentators and fans stretch the vocabulary of superlatives - amaze balls

That save when Marquez had the chatter and lost the front 😯

That really was epic skills from the #93. Just fearless.
I reckon in several years time he will be the new GOAT!
Well as long as he keeps it shiny side up!!

The boy is a marvel, theres no words left unused to describe his riding skills.
Just pure brilliance watching him on circuit.
He's having fun and it shows!

Race tommorrow looks to be a gooden now Lorenzo, dani and vr seem to have shortened the gap to him from friday.

Can't Wait

Best thing they could do is make him start from the back like he had to do in moto2

And Rossi starts 6th which is 4 places better than Quatar, will it help him out? Hope so!
A nice ding dong battle for the win will be great.

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That really was epic skills from the #93. Just fearless.
I reckon in several years time he will be the new GOAT!
Well [b]as long as[/b] he keeps it shiny side up!!

Couldn't agree more.
Marquez is without a doubt the fastest, loosest, most unaware of his own mortality rider out there. He could knock it back 1% and still kick every one else's arse whilst saving his own.
I am scared to say that he reminds me of Super Sic and although he is even faster he should maybe not ride his luck so much as it is generally a finite resource.
The save he made in qualifying was epic but when you are that far over the ragged edge, it is fate as much as skill dictates the outcome.

I don't honestly think MArquez is using luck. I think personally he's happy to lose the front, lose the rear, then just control it, carry on and set lap records. He seems to have that much control that when other crash, he's still going round.

Well it's fair to say he has luck on his side, but more telling is the fact that he rarely makes mistakes. But just like Rossi in 2006 (?) (When he handed Nicky Hayden the title) it only takes one little mistake to end up in Ashit Street.

i think it is doing him a discredit to say its luck, it reminds me of when a surgeon saves a child's life and everyone starts praising 'guardian angels'
marquez has skill and talent, bravery and determination. luck is bunk

Holly Shit! I thought Marquez was going to drop it on the last corner. Bit of a procession for the win, then a lapse of concentration when showboating almost proved costly.

Some nice racing for 3rd though.

Lets hope Yamaha can push the hondas harder over the coming races.

Nice for Dovi and Bradley

Outstanding ride by Marquez. He is the most talented rider on the grid but I still think he has more than his fair share of good fortune. He obviously borrowed Lorenzo's and Crutchlow's allocation of fairy dust for the day 😉

but I still think he has more than his fair share of good fortune.

disagree. Just because he does things that other people simply cannot do, doesn't make him 'lucky'

His off last year at 180 was lucky, in that he walked away and raced the next day.

His talent is otherwordly as was Sennas I just hope nothing bad happens because he is aaaawwwwwwweeessssooommmmmmmmmme

Dafuc happened to Lorenzo at the start???
I was impressed with Iannone, great ride to hang on to third for that long.
Rossi did his tyres I think, but it's got to hurt to be well beaten by two Ducatis! Well done Dovi too!

Good ride by Dovi. He def doesn't get enough credit for his talents.

Could not believe the Lorenzo start, bloody hell!! Wouldn't like to be the man that asks him what happened... 😮

With Marquez...its his confidence not luck.....and hes a lot more confident this and last year than he was in previous year's. ..if he stays on a bike ..he wins ..exceptional talent

Talk to me about Argentina qualifying, what's happening out there? No BT here you see, and I'm watching WSB qualifying at the moment 😉

Edit: bet it's Marquez who comes out on top!

It's the Marquez show

That's the boy!
Dovi in the top five?

Well.... Lorenzo has already started the race ..... 😆

Ryder and Huewen sniping at each other is irritating me but whilst watching MotoGP qualy this afternoon Huewens statement of " Looks like Bradders has got a hard on " did make me chuckle 😀 I think he was talking tyres.

Nice track, Marquez well just brilliant as usual. Should be a good race from 2nd downwards with plenty of drifting 😀

Do you think J-Lo has been practicing his starts? 😆
He needs a result here, in fact anyone other than Marquez needs a result here otherwise he may well run off with the season. What's the record for most wins in a season? Lorenzo holds that doesn't he?
Anyway see you all Tuesday after I've seen it on ITV4 😀

😕 Lorenzo to Honda next year ?

Lorenzo to Honda next year ?

As enjoyable as the Marquez show is, it is a bit worrying for the rest of the season. Another pole/win double next race? Can't see anyone stopping him.

Beginning to wonder if Dorna will allow some Ducatti like concessions to factory teams to try and help Yamaha. With the sealed engine rule it's difficult to see how they can get back on the pace.

Doohanesque dominance 😕 the only thing tht is going to stop him is a injury.

Moto3 was a doozy, Miller not at all happy 😆

What's the record for most wins in a season?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_500cc/MotoGP_Motorcycle_World_Champions

tbh it was pretty dull back then the only interest was estimating how much Doohan would win by

Dorna will allow some Ducatti like concessions

They've built the RCV1000R in the spirit of the regs only to have Dorna compromise for Yamaha and even more so for Ducati so you can imagine the big H must be feeling fairly pissed off at the moment

Can't see Dorna letting that happen again. Expecting to see more rule tweaks.

Stewards happy with Fenatis pass then? Miller did not look pleased!

Edit: it is a tricky balance. Honda want to win and keep their advantage, but what's the point if no one is watching? With such a depleted factory grid it must be a delicate balancing act for Dorna to keep both Honda and Yamaha happy.

Well Marquez didn't have it all his own way. At least not at first.
Exciting start, it was all a bit Moto 3.

Looks like the Marquez show again in Jerez. Didn't see qualifying but 0.4 ahead of Lorenzo in second, and 0.5 ahead of Dani in third. How many pole/win doubles in a row do we reckon he can notch up? Can't see anyone stopping him at the moment.

I'd say he's going to win that BMW M3 for the years best qualifier!
Another win and he's away with it, come on J-Lo pull your finger out!
Doohan type dominance anyone??

Yep, Doohan dominance 😀
Rossi likes Jerez so no surprises there- well done doc!
What's going on with J-Lo? He seems to have lost his mojo, who's going to challenge Marquez this year then?
Apart from himself that is 😀

Anyone see Bradders on the MotoGP Tonight show on BT Sport 😆

I do wonder if J-lo has secured a contract with some other team for next year ......it's not like him to throw the towel in so quick

Phwoar- bike porn alert!!

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[url= http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/sport/sportresults/motogp/2014/may/may0814-suzuki-dovi ]Could Dovi be on this next year?[/url]

Now that's an exciting prospect. I was expecting Randy De Puniet to make a comeback riding it- maybe there will be 2 Suzuki's out there next year?

Did I read or imagine Stoner had a test on Suzuki? Stoner is the only man that could touch Marquez right now (in qualifying anyway, he doesn't like a fight does he!) I reckon but only on a Honda.

That Suzuki is bloody lovely!!

Was I just not paying attention or was it the damn highlights, when did Pedrosa get passed Lorenzo?

I do wonder if J-lo has secured a contract with some other team for next year ......it's not like him to throw the towel in so quick

Who the hell's he going to ride for? Why would Honda want him and the Yamaha is easily the better of anything bar the Honda.

J-lo- Who the hell's he going to ride for?

Suzuki? Ok maybe not just yet 😆

Would Stoner want to return though? I think becoming a dad would have changed his priorities and seeing the accident that claimed Simoncelli would have had an effect on him.

Pedrosa & Dovi to Suzuki with J-Lo taking Dani's place at HRC? Which Spaniard to take the then vacant seat at Yamaha....

Can't see why HRC need to let Pedrosa go as he is pretty much guaranteed second place every weekend. Then again, he is dull as ditch water and has the personality of an amoeba so perhaps Honda want to try and gain some fans by sticking a rider on their bike that actually appears to enjoy the sport.

Would Stoner want to return though?

Probably not, can anyone else touch the boy though?

Ha ha ha can you imagine what Casey Moaner would do when Marquez duffs him up. He would crack the mother of all saddies 😆 he is long gone thank god.

I think Crutchlow should of signed with Suzuki last year, got the thing working and arrive with a bang rather than pedalling the Duke about.

he is long gone thank god.

🙄

😆 x x

I think Crutchlow should of signed with Suzuki last year

Yep, i guess he saw the pound signs with Ducati. He is proving (as did many others before him) that being in a factory team does not necessarily mean the sun will shine out of his arse 😉

Boy wonder is on pole again, that's 100% qualifying record five rounds in. I expect he'll win again, what's the record for straight wins and wins in a season?
Great performance from Espargaro to take second!

And on a sad note, Simon Andrews had a big off at the NW200. Looks like he is critical but no further news at this time.
Fingers crossed he'll be ok....

[i]And on a sad note, Simon Andrews had a big off at the NW200. Looks like he is critical but no further news at this time.[/i]

He is one of those riders who you just wish they'd stop racing... 🙁

Healing vibes to Simon Andrews and Franck Petricola, NW200 reminds me of this safety film

Josh Brookes had a good go though.

Hope Rossi can give young Speedy Gonzales a race today.

.7 of a second ahead too, ouch! Not looking like the best weekend for Rossi and Lorenzo (though looks like they may have good race pace). Or Dani for that matter, what happened to him?

"This weekend I'm riding less aggressive due to my injured forearm" - Dani Pedrosa

Well it was nice of Marquez to at least try and make it interesting at the start 🙂

Any betting shops taking bets on Marc winning every single race this season? The only that I can see stopping him is dirty play

Yeah, overconfidence and the honda biting him maybe, but it all seems pretty sorted right now. What odds for pole and win in every race?!

Maybe they could ask him to count laps, that might give everyone else a chance.

Any betting shops taking bets on Marc winning every single race this season?

Loving that Kallio is winning in GP2, hope Gino Rea gets a decent ride, he is doing ok on a bit of a dog. Lowes is doing ok as well.

I fear for Danny Kents career to be honest.

Marquez is a bit of a freak 😆 good to see Rossi taking the fight to him a bit but truth is Marquez is head and shoulders better at the moment.

Only thing to stop him will be an injury which I hope doesnt occur but things can happen racing on to wheels.

Arse very sad to hear that Simon Andrews has died after crashing at the NW200 RIP 🙁

RIP Simon Andrews, sad times 😥

If it wasn't for Marquez, Rossi would have won a few races and be championship leader by now. Damn that pesky kid 😆
Five out of five- at least he made it hard for himself this time. I honestly can't see anyone coming near him this season. Unless he chucks it at the scenery that is- unlikely though.

RIP, the roads can be brutal...

RIP 🙁

[url= http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/204751/1/Michelin-named-new-motogp-tyre-supplier.html ]Michelin named as new MotoGP tyre supplier [/url]

before Michelin alone made a formal tender before the 22nd May deadline

Should make for interesting commercial discussions!

Overnight specials to make a return then?

😀 [url= http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/205010/1/simoncelli-entered-into-motogp-hall-of-fame.html ] Marco Simoncelli is posthumously introduced to the MotoGP Legends Hall of Fame.[/url]

Looking forward to this weekends race.

Legend #58 good to see!
Rossi's 300th GP on home soil, he's going to want to win- he has special lid (a pasta special) and everything.
Guess it just depends on one man.....

Now that was a race 😆

Well they are getting closer. Very much a Yamaha track though. More of that please 🙂

Well it's good to have J-Lo back! He's the only one who can properly challenge Marquez right now, maybe Rossi if he can find some speed.
Just for a moment I thought someone other than Marquez might win! Just for a moment!

Wow there is a disturbance in the force 😆

Wha g'wan?

COUGH!!!! SPLUTTER!!!!!!

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Did i read this right?
Marc Marquez NOT on pole????

[url= http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Marquez+takes+first+ever+pole ]The Irony!!!!![/url]

Marquez JR takes his first ever pole position 😆

^lulz^ suppose one 'em had to!

Shoulder down! Good lord!

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And that was good enough for 4th for Bradl.

Could be a huge day for the Marquez family, have brothers ever won two classes on the same day at a GP?

Sunday plans have caved in, normally watch the highlights on a Monday but anywhere got a reliable free stream of the race? (14.00 our time right?)

wiziwig.tv

13.00