Soon...

[Dark Angel]

Won’t be long, now…

…Until they’re at each other’s throats…

Vinales has already stated that he wants to work with Rossi, but the “tough”
look Valentino manages to hold at the end of the video is priceless!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0WxCsSGyE

It’s going to be a very,

VERY...

…interesting and exciting 2017 (I hope!) :yo: :-0)

 

[sr71caspar]

Looking forward to Mav on the Yam.@tu*
I'd be very surprised if Jorge does anything with the Duc.

 

[Dark Angel]

Looking forward to Mav on the Yam..

Me too. @tu*

He's no fan or respecter of Marquez and he's pointed to the need to "work with" Rossi (during his learning year, no doubt).

He seems to me to be a talented kid with an indispensable touch of diplomacy - and there's even more to him than the ability to ride a bike supremely well.

I think MV is probably the best partner that Rossi could wish for in his quest to achieve the magic "10". After all - Vinales' apparent commitment to a supporting role
could last for just one year - and then he'd be free to do his "thing" with Rossi as his ally! :-:

I'd be very surprised if Jorge does anything with the Duc.

I wouldn't! :whi5tl:

If JayLo's talking about "podiums" (and he is), he's got the Championship in his sights as an achievable goal.


(And if OB starts up I'll deny I ever wrote this!) :-0)

 

[sr71caspar]

Yeah, I agree Mav will help Vale to 10 during his apprentice year, then I reckon Rossi's goin rallyin, while Mav becomes the new Marquez.




Every rider talks up their title winning potential, but unless Gigi has completely re-developed the Duc to handle without F1 aerofoils then J'Lo will only pick points from others errors.

 

[Dark Angel]

I beg to differ, M’lud…

I’m no Lorenzo fan, but he’s the smoothest thing on a bike since Max Biaggi
and I reckon he might be in with a genuine chance of the title.

According to legend, Ducati have a new fairing with internalised
wings this year. No pictures yet – but it ‘ll be interesting to see
how it goes at Sepang in a couple of weeks’ time.

Get ready to be amazed! :-0)

 

[sr71caspar]

It would be good to see all the factory boys at the front, scrapping like the moto3 lads.@tu*

 

[Dark Angel]

Well – George seems to be cautiously optimistic…

...while Gigi’s playing it “softly, softly"…

…Let’s see what happens, but regardless of what the coming tests reveal
(or conceal), I reckon we’re in for a treat of a year! :yo:

 

[Dark Angel]

Nice to see he's still motivated, eh?

 

[Dark Angel]

...Won't be long, now...

...Geddin' a bit tingly now, me, I am...:blush:

...'Slike waiting fer a day ont track to arrive...

...Can't wait, me, I can't! :-0)

 

[Dark Angel]

..Chuckin' it down...!

Who's that at the top...

...And where's Lorenzo...?

 

[sr71caspar]

..Chuckin' it down...!

Who's that at the top...

Someone who is chasing fast lap times instead of dialling in the bike, as he won't be contesting the championship.;-0))

...And where's Lorenzo...?

Nearer the front than I thought he would be.8rfl@

 

[Dark Angel]

Someone who is chasing fast lap times instead of dialling in the bike, as he won't be contesting the championship.

Alright, alright - you don't have to be so bloody sensible! :rant:

Nearer the front than I thought he would be.

...Well... yesterday he was sorting out his seating position on the bike -
...looks like he was a bit more comfy today...

 

[sr71caspar]

Mav and the Maniac looking good today.@tu*

My one's to watch this year.:bow:

 

[Dark Angel]

It?s still very early days ? but if this year is going to be anything like last year, any one of the Malaysia top 12 could win races.

Marquez showed last year that he could ride tactically and I think 2017 will prove again that riders will need more than ever to
use their experience, their race craft and their determination to win while keeping a clear eye on the championship as their goal.

Who?s got the best combination of all?

Rossi (38), Dovizioso (31), Lorenzo (30), Iannone (28), Marquez (24), or Vinales (21)?


Roll on, termorrer! @tu*

...Seen this, by the way?

 

[sr71caspar]

...Seen this, by the way?

Yes I had.

I did think Ducati would have been the first, though.

Bet they've all got fairings like that in the back of the garage, waiting for a dry day.

 

[Dark Angel]

...Aye... We'll soon see! @tu* :-0)

 

[Dark Angel]

...More rain...

 

[Dark Angel]

Lovely bike sounds! @tu*

https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/videos/10155315380065769/

 

[Dark Angel]

Rossi knocked 7 tenths off his time!

Big difference in top speed compared with Vinales!

 

[Dark Angel]

A good three days, despite the rain @tu*

Less than a second between the top fifteen @tu*

Good to see Bradley still showing PE the way! @tu*

Phillip Island - only 2 weeks to wait! @tu*@tu*:-0)