2007 Moto GP Grid - Page 2

**Dani Filth** · 14 Aug 2006, 17:42 (Ref:1682421)

Xaus crap it isn't .. far from it .. he is fast .. i know that since SuperSport riding the 748 .. i think it was Pitt who was rammed in the last lap of a race.. 2000 at Philip Island if I remember correctly

Hazza · 20 Aug 2006, 10:33 (Ref:1687126)

Ant West will be on a factory Aprillia...

...if he can find the funds.

chunder · 20 Aug 2006, 11:23 (Ref:1687226)

As far as Xaus is concerned, he is SPanish which helps a lot and Hodgson was very aware from his first ride of the DAntin bike that it was a dog!

He wanted out way before the end as the bike was a deathtrap!

Also advised Ellison not to ride it in 06, but then James chioce has been just as bad really!

As for Xaus, ir hot and cold, if he has the feeling from the front, he is amazing, otherwise average, much like Laconi,Bostrom,Nieto etc

jhansen · 24 Aug 2006, 14:44 (Ref:1690733)

Mario Illien has spoken out about this plans for 2007, which includes 2 bikes and a reported 20 million dollar budget. He hopes to debut the bike at the final two rounds of this year's championship.

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~EXC...~id~136092.htm

jhansen · 24 Aug 2006, 14:46 (Ref:1690735)

Crash.net are also suggesting that James Toseland may be on a satelite Ducati next year.

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Duc...~id~136031.htm

jhansen · 29 Aug 2006, 18:05 (Ref:1696891)

Not a surprise, but Capirossi is confirmed at Ducati for 2007.

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Cap...~id~136400.htm

Schummy · 29 Aug 2006, 20:56 (Ref:1697083)

About what jhansen has wrote, Ilmor entering in MotoGP can be very interesting. They seems to be the kind of player who comes to be serious with the technique and the money (I hope they have support). I would be surprised of they do a Kawasaki and not visit top positions in one year or two.

Capirossi's confirmation is welcome (I suppose almost by everyone). I'd like to see him getting more success (matbe this season he ends getting the biggest prize).

Hazza · 29 Aug 2006, 22:43 (Ref:1697152)

Okay, my pics:

Repsol Honda: Pedrosa, [someone]
Fortuna Honda: Elias, Melandri
LCR Honda: ?Stoner?
Konica Honda: Tamada

Camel Yamaha: Rossi, ?Edwards?. (Stoner?)
Tech 3 Yamaha: Checa?

Malborough Ducati: Capirossi, Gibernau
D'Antin Ducati: Toseland.

Pons Illmor: Hayden, Hoffman.

Suzuki: Hopkins, Vermulan

Kawasaki: Depuniet, Nakano

WCM: Dunno.

jhansen · 29 Aug 2006, 23:53 (Ref:1697194)

I'm not so sure about Tamada. I read a blurb somewhere that he needs to come up with some good performances down the stretch.

Hayden to Illmor? Interesting. I've also read about Hayden at Ducati.

**FIRE** · 30 Aug 2006, 20:32 (Ref:1698002)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Mario Illien has spoken out about this plans for 2007, which includes 2 bikes and a reported 20 million dollar budget. He hopes to debut the bike at the final two rounds of this year's championship.

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~EXCLUSIVE--Ilmor-explain-MotoGP-plans-~cid~6~id~136092.htm

20 million

Any rumours on who's backing this project?

jhansen · 31 Aug 2006, 17:16 (Ref:1698663)

LCR Honda sponsor trouble:

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Sto...~id~136539.htm

Stoner's team is still looking for sponsors. He uses the word amazing. I'd have to say that fits quite well. Unless the TV numbers are not as good as I think they are, I just don't get it. Someone give this team some money!

mac · 1 Sep 2006, 00:17 (Ref:1698922)

I've heard both Stoner's and Hayden's names mentioned in the same sentence as Ducati.

DavidStHubbins · 1 Sep 2006, 13:40 (Ref:1699279)

Stoner has done a good job this year (up until his return to crashing) and I think he should continue at LCR along with a deserved budget which the team have earnt.

Hayden? He doesn't belong on the best bike. Pedrosa does and HRC should bring in Melandri, "the Dove" or Nakano or someone else.

I like Hayden as a personality but if Rossi is 100% then Hayden is a 90% tops. I'd pick about 6-7 other riders over him (Rossi, Capirossi, Pedrosa, Melandri, Gibernau, Stoner, Hopkins not to mention Stoner, Vermeulen, Nakano)...

Hayden appears to be a fairly limited rider. For his experience, equipment, and history he is not a champion and it would be a shame if he wins this year. Loris, Marco, Valentino and Dani deserve it more than him.

A bike champion should be someone who wins loads of races!

jhansen · 1 Sep 2006, 14:58 (Ref:1699324)

Nobody "deserves" anything. Whoever wins the title will have deserved it in my opinion.

BootsOntheSide · 1 Sep 2006, 18:30 (Ref:1699434)

I take it Seté is not confirmed at Ducati, based on the number of others being linked to the team?

If Biaggi does the 2 rounds for Ilmor late this year, he's got to be in with a hunt of a 2007 ride, alongisde a young (British?) rider. Leon Haslam has been mooted, but I thoguht he was under a long-term Ducati deal?

DavidStHubbins · 1 Sep 2006, 18:38 (Ref:1699443)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Nobody "deserves" anything. Whoever wins the title will have deserved it in my opinion.

Rossi deserves the title, he's just been affected by external factors. Rossi has won more races than anyone else combined this year- and he's not even on the best bike!

If Hayden wins the rest of the GP's then fair enough but basically it is the HRC bike that is winning as a result of reliability as well as a reliable batch of Michelins (something Rossi does not seem to be blessed with this year)....

On a pedantic note, if nobody deserves anything, why would the champion deserve it?

jhansen · 1 Sep 2006, 18:52 (Ref:1699453)

Good point. I should have said the champion would have earned it. That is a better way of saying it.

DavidStHubbins · 1 Sep 2006, 18:57 (Ref:1699458)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Good point. I should have said the champion would have earned it. That is a better way of saying it.

Don't worry, I was just testing you! I apologize for being pedantic.. I understood what you meant but could not resist.

jhansen · 1 Sep 2006, 19:01 (Ref:1699465)

That's ok. We can keep it light here!

I think you're being a bit unfair towards Hayden with respect to some of the other riders you listed. He's not a Rossi and Pedrosa will only get better, but I think he's on par with Melandri. Hayden wont take as many wins, but he will be more consistent.

I'm betting Ducati would love to have him along side Capirossi.

jhansen · 8 Sep 2006, 02:06 (Ref:1704597)

Hayden would like to stay at Honda.

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~Hay...~id~136964.htm

chunder · 8 Sep 2006, 19:39 (Ref:1705504)

I think people are being very tough on Hayden here, much the same as they always been about Kenny Roberts to be honest!

Hayden is trying his best and has got the best results so far on Honda, he has consistency, good speed and the ability to grind out a result if need be!

He has won two races which is more than enough really, and yes I agree Vale would be in contention if he hadnt had bad luck, but he isnt really and is gonna ride for wins!

I would love to see Nicky win it, mainly coz he is really nice fella, great also to have a rider of that style winning it aswell, I am not a fan of the front end 250 riders, boring to watch in my view! I am sure Nicky would be right up there if they banned electronics tomorrow, not too sure about Dani!

Hazza · 11 Sep 2006, 03:06 (Ref:1707545)

I am not tough on him, I just think he sucks.

Slippy Diff · 12 Sep 2006, 02:14 (Ref:1708455)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidStHubbins

A bike champion should be someone who wins loads of races!

I'd pick about 6-7 other riders over Hayden (Rossi, Capirossi, Pedrosa, Melandri, Gibernau, Stoner, Hopkins not to mention Stoner, Vermeulen, Nakano)

Loris, Marco, Valentino and Dani deserve it more than him.

Hayden has so far won 2 races, as have Capirossi, Melandri and Pedrosa. Hayden also has a better top three finishing record over Capirossi, Melandri and Pedrosa. Apart from Rossi, none of the other riders have won a race and have only managed a couple of seconds and thirds between them.

Your comments are groundless.

Alex K · 12 Sep 2006, 11:12 (Ref:1708714)

Hayden rides Honda test-bike, he is testing all parts of 2007's 800cc project. I am surprised that he is still leading the championship. His Honda is a different bike than the one Pedrosa rides.

Slippy Diff · 12 Sep 2006, 20:48 (Ref:1709163)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex K

Hayden is testing all parts of 2007's 800cc project.

On a 1000cc bike?? While challenging for the championship?? I doubt it. Where's your source?

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