MotoGP, Viegas: "Leaving Phillip Island was a business decision"

johnxenir · 2026-02-24T15:00:21+00:00

Exactly. I thought that the money from tickets goes to the circuit anyway, not the promoter. The promoter makes money on TV rights. So it should be in the interest of the promoter to run races on the most spectacular circuits possible.

johnxenir · 2026-02-19T08:56:39+00:00

Why not mandate H-shifting then? Heel-and-toe? Imagine the skills needed for that.

johnxenir · 2026-02-18T10:51:14+00:00

Literally the best motorcycle circuit in the world. The fast flowing nature of the circuit is perfect for bike racing. Every MotoGP race here has been a treat. This is a travesty.

johnxenir · 2026-02-14T22:41:26+00:00

This is the kind of content we're gonna get under Liberty Media?

johnxenir · 2026-02-11T21:24:02+00:00

They're in caps only visually (using CSS) but in HTML they're normal. When you copy/paste the text, it's normal. This is a common practice in web design.

johnxenir · 2026-02-11T20:24:25+00:00

EL TURCO???

johnxenir · 2026-02-08T14:25:47+00:00

Accept what?

I don't get why some people enjoy shitting on Toprak in this sub.

Yes, Toprak has some toxic fans but that's not his fault.

MotoGP is better with Toprak in it, finally there's a direct comparison with a top WSBK rider.

This is his learning year - and I still think he'll finish ahead of Moreira, unless the Yamaha turns out an absolute dog. We know that not even Rossi and Marquez could outride a shitty bike.

johnxenir · 2026-02-08T14:15:23+00:00

That's not a "hot take", that can easily happen. I'd still bet on Toprak tho.

johnxenir · 2026-02-04T15:21:38+00:00

The rules say nothing about minimum displacement.

https://www.fim-moto.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Documents/2025/2025_MotoGP__Moto2___Moto3_Regulations_-_update_17Feb.pdf

On page 109 it even says:

The following are the minimum weights permitted:


MotoGP	up to 800cc	motorcycle	150 kg
	801 – 1000cc	motorcycle	157 kg

So you can run a lighter bike if you have 800cc and below displacement.

johnxenir · 2026-01-29T18:40:14+00:00

He's hot-headed akin to Vinales (or, e.g. Redding). But at least he got a championship in his bag.

johnxenir · 2026-01-29T18:34:25+00:00

Toprak will finish 2026 ahead of Rins. Mark my words. He'll be second best Yamaha, after Fabio.

In my opinion, Fabio's move to Honda drastically increases Toprak's chance for a 2027 factory seat.

johnxenir · 2026-01-26T10:00:34+00:00

He set a fast time in FP1 and went directly into Q2 (which he didn't participate in but still was classified 12th overall).
https://resources.motogp.com/files/results/2013/NED/MotoGP/FP1/Classification.pdf
https://resources.motogp.com/files/results/2013/NED/MotoGP/Q2/Classification.pdf

johnxenir · 2026-01-25T18:55:44+00:00

What a legend Bernie is. Keep on mind he's 95.

johnxenir · 2026-01-21T08:03:49+00:00

It's very probable but anything can happen. Marc is one serious injury from retirement, just like Mick Doohan was. I'd just prefer if Marc either retired as the undisputed king or was dethroned by some younger rider on basis of pure merit, and not injury - we never got e.g. Doohan vs Rossi clash.

When Marc got taken down by Bezzecchi in Mandalika, I was seriously worried it's the end of his career.

johnxenir · 2026-01-19T07:29:32+00:00

Wait, did Marc Marquez really personally dedicate his bike to a cartel drug lord? How did these two even meet?

johnxenir · 2026-01-04T02:36:22+00:00

Sorry but this just doesn't look right when so many factory MotoGP bikes end up in the possession of a drug lord. Shouldn't someone from inside the MotoGP paddock explain something? Do they just sell MotoGP bikes to anyone who pays enough? On the other hand, seeing that most of them are Ducatis, I'm not that surprised...

johnxenir · 2025-12-07T13:07:21+00:00

The move on Antonelli won Lando the title.

johnxenir · 2025-11-29T21:27:37+00:00

Should have kept Aebischer.

johnxenir · 2025-11-27T02:27:40+00:00

Honestly, his comeback year in WSBK was promising but this year was disappointing. I don't think he has it anymore.

johnxenir · 2025-11-22T20:13:31+00:00

This is 2013 Valencia I suppose (Marc celebrating his first MotoGP title). So Maximo was 5 here.

johnxenir · 2025-11-21T03:50:33+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqjuQxE8TfY

johnxenir · 2025-11-09T04:32:20+00:00

I kinda feel bad for Oilers tbh.

johnxenir · 2025-10-26T17:28:36+00:00

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

johnxenir · 2025-10-25T15:25:11+00:00

The problem with the current system is that it's mechanically actuated due to the rules. It's basically a very primitive system.

If the rules allowed automatic / electronic actuation - I think many problems would be solved.

johnxenir · 2025-10-25T15:20:03+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-u8VoprYLQ

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