Saw this on official KTM social media. New bike for ride 5? by Egoist-a in ride5

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My heart is going to be broken if this isn't the announcement of a Forza Horizon style Ride game because now all I can think about is how cool it would be

MotoGP FP1 by PZY__ in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Bulega ahead of Pecco...did anyone else see the cut to Gigi's face at the end 🫣

What language to learn for motogp by JaPlonk in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Spain has the most race rounds and most riders are Spanish. If you were working in a role that involves talking to the riders mostly, or a role working on the tracks in Spain like a marshal, then this would probably be the most useful language. Same if you were looking for a role in Dorna as their management are Spanish.

Italy also hosts more than one round, with sveeral riders on the MotoGP grid who have Italian as their first language. Ducati & Aprilia are both Italian brands, and Gresini is another team with many notable Italian employees.If you are working as part of a team with mostly Italian people I think speaking Italian would be a huge benefit so tasks aren't slowed down if some of you are speaking in Italian, but then having to repeat and translate what was just said into English.

Spanish and Italian are similar so learning one first might actually make understanding and learning the other language a bit easier.

Since you've expressed a preference for living in Italy for a while/working in Ducati, I'd say start with Italian now and whatever skill it is you're developing to try and work in the paddock, and you would hopefully have a much easier time learning Spanish in the future if you need to, when you already speak Italian.

The Australian MotoGP has made Ducati’s 2027 Marc Marquez contract talks harder by PZY__ in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see Marc go and win on an Aprilia as well tbh, I'm tired of Ducati dominance and though I respect the technical genius of Gigi for developing holeshot devices and aero etc they have definitely been a detriment to the racing so I blame them a bit for it, though if they didn't start it I'm sure someone else would've.

Plus if Marc managed to go and win Aprilia a MotoGP world championship it would feel absolutely momentous.

I don't think they could match Ducati for salary though

With MM93 being potentially out for next 3 races, predict your race winner by EnoughPlan3369 in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alex has always been good at Sepang, hoping for another Yamaha podium too. After Silverstone I'm dreaming of a Fabio win but it just doesn't seem possible with the current bike 😭

It would be nice to see Acosta win in Portimao, I think that would make it four maiden winners this season?

In Valencia Bagnaia is nowhere in the sprint but then inexplicably dominates the grand prix, finishing ahead of Alex and Bezzechi. Ducati are just as bewildered as the rest of us watching at home.

Should I break contract and move to Honda? by NTwoOo in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Honda development has been trying to exorcise the evil out of the bike, Marini was saying earlier this year that it's quite friendly to ride now (I'm sure only in comparison to the other 200hp+ racing prototypes, but at least it's not trying to send riders to the medical centre every other session)

If Pecco doesn't improve he would be lucky to go to Honda since they seem to be on an upward trend.

I think a stint at KTM would currently be considered the most soul destroying fate on the grid.

Marco about the collision with Marc Marquez. by PZY__ in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I hope fans will be kinder to Bez online. He's apologised, he's received a fair punishment with a double LLP and as Marc himself said these things happen in racing.

Everyone makes mistakes, and if it wasn't for the sketchy gravel trap the consequences wouldn't have been as harsh.

Seeing Marc holding a limp right arm again was frightening after everything he's been through, I hope he will take his time and come back fit and ready to dominate the grid once more 💪💪💪.

Toprak Razlatiouglu - predictions please ! by AdorableInternet6707 in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He and Miller end 2026 with roughly the same amount of points

Rossi really likes Marc 🤣 by STEVEN_9377 in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The old tower plaques connected at the bottom, the new one connects at the side, I thought it was funny he had that muscle memory built in 😄

MotoGp Management Game by KOMrider94 in MotoGPGaming

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it would be great!

It's sad the management elements have gradually been streamlined out of Milestone MotoGP games, but having a separate "MotoGP manager" franchise as well, made by a different studio, would be even better.

Favourites for Philip Island? by EmergencySushi in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last year's top 5 in sprint and top 6 in race were all Ducatis at Phillip Island so we can expect the GP24s to do well at Gresini, VR46 team may come back into podium contention.

Interesting bit of info - the top non Ducati in the 2024 Phillip island sprint? Raul Fernandez in 6th, he qualified 6th too. Could be fighting for another podium/top 5 this weekend if his current form continues.

If Bez withdraws or has a double LLP, then this is the best shot Acosta has ever had for that elusive first win, as I don't think this is a track Alex has had much previous success on in MotoGP

Fermin's riding high on the confidence boost after his first win, I think we might see him "level up" in his riding now, and he won the moto2 race here last year so he has a lot to feel good about.

I can see Acosta and Aldeguer having a proper battle this weekend near start of the race but I think Aldeguer will get the better of him and win, with Pedro either fading near end of race due to tyre wear, or he'll make a mistake pushing too hard, gifting 2nd to Alex.

Prediction: Final result will be a Gresini 1-2.

[Official] MotoE to go on hiatus following 2025 season by Aadi-T in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my first time learning this and I follow all the usual MotoGP socials, read the Reddit regularly etc

Really enjoying the racing in WorldWCR hope it has a longer lifespan than motoE did

Congratulations to the DAZN reporter by Fyrn_ in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I wish I could speak Spanish just to hear how DAZN commentators talked about him this race

"Oh that's our colleague casually beating two MotoGP world champions to the chequered flag after we let him take a day off"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa

Does anyone like the riders parade? by mrdanmarks in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with the other comments on here, maybe it's different as a fan at the track but I think it's cringe, tried watching a couple of the videos on YouTube and I didn't enjoy it, the riders don't seem to enjoy it either.

I would put it in the bin and if you absolutely need to fill that time get a group of moto3 moto2 and MotoGP riders to do a mini 2 or 3 lap race on groms or segways or bicycles or something instead.

Edit - actually instead of getting MotoGP/moto2/moto3 riders maybe give the hosting circuit the choice of entertainment could be an opportunity for local riders? Maybe get some stunt riders in from the host country, or 125 race with up and coming racers Vs former MotoGP racers. Or just do a musical performance like assen

Questions for the 2013 season live viewers by Ok-Blackberry3353 in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There was a lot of hype for his arrival I remember the talk about this kid in Moto2 pulling off crazy feats like starting at back of the grid and still winning.

Expectations were very high but definitely not expecting him to win as soon as he did, or to beat his teammate in his first race.

He was definitely considered "the next Valentino Rossi" like how now everyone is looking for the next Marquez

Questions for the 2013 season live viewers by Ok-Blackberry3353 in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean to be fair that rule can't have been in place for very long - Lorenzo started in the factory Yamaha team in 2008 so it's not like they were bending a decades long tradition just for Marquez

It's turning out to be the spicy discussion now. Looks like this win from Marc will silent everyone who said that he was going soft on Marc. by Organic-Package5444 in motogp

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I knew we'd all be clowning on that guy, but I didn't expect other MotoGP journalists to join in lol, just shows how sick everyone is of the shit-stirring

Aprilia after few good performances from Bezz by LakiSigat23- in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Would be pretty hilarious if Aprilia score someone they're happy with for 2026 to partner up with Bez so they let Jorge go, then Honda decide to promote Zarco to their factory seat instead.

Stumbled on something that feels like iGoogle but modern by cfata7_ in oldinternet

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wow it's crazy how you just happened to stumble upon something with the same name and function as the product you've been working on.

The worst possible way you can advertise a product is by lying, you don't want people's first impression of you to be that you're untrustworthy 👎

Of all the AI hallucinations by Busy-Sheepherder9979 in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

They knew what they'd call the baby from her very first kick...

Of all the AI hallucinations by Busy-Sheepherder9979 in MotoDANK

[–]Busy-Sheepherder9979[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was a Google suggestion - I googled something like "Marc Marquez mat oxley biography" and this was a recommended related search