Lorenzo to Ducati

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

Official finally

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/36075927

Thoughts?

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If Rossi couldn't tame it at the height of his powers, then Lorenzo has no chance IMO. Marquez, maybe... but Lorenzo? No.
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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

That ^

Comparing the Ducati of then and now is a night / day prospect.

Good luck to him. I think he'll do well and it's what Ducati need, also.

The VR46 fans have been out in force on FB and the like saying that it's Yamaha getting rid of their No2 rider - yes, the No2 rider that's the current world champion Laughing

Howling Terror · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Dovi has developed the Duc into a race winning machine.....guess he'll get the boot now. Neutral

So Lorenzo gone for the dollar and the possible bragging rights of a possible championship...something VR couldn't do. Plus he'll be top dog in his own garage.

About time the pack got shuffled. Viñales and Aleix Espargaró please take 1 step forward.
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almostthere · Traffic Copper Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

I think Vinales and Espargaro should stick with Suzuki it's getting more competitive by the week going to Yamaha would mean playing second fiddle to the pensioner with a massive ego.
Rossi's never going to win another world championship they should have done all they can to keep to keep Lorenzo!
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Howling Terror · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Fastest lap in the recent Jerez test was done by Redding on the Ducati. A fast bike ridden by a Satellite rider. Lorenzo has a competitive bike for 2017.

If anything this highlights just how special Stoner was at the time when nobody else could get a duc into the top 12.
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Howling Terror · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Yes, he's on the GP15....and not living upto the pre season test times.
Best get his mojo back.

Maverick Viñales to Yamaha. Good move....Deja vu for Rossi.
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abrar tariq · L Plate Warrior Joined: 17 Aug 2015 Karma :

+1 for Rossi Razz