MotoGP 2021

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

To get the ball rolling; How many wins will Valentino Rossi get this year?
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[Kentol750]

I'm going with 4.
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[Suntan Sid]

How many starts will MM 93 make?
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

^^^I like that less clickbaity question.

He is continually posting 'I'm getting fitter' pics and self motivational messages.

Calendar

I think Jerez 2nd May possibly Portugal April 18th.

If he completes either race then he's in the same boat as the others, as in finishing the whole season.
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[Kentol750]

I think 93 has pushed himself past his best, let Rossi have this year and recover. He knows more than anyone how much it's starting to hurt. And, let's face it, it's not like he's racing for a big pay cheque!
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[Norts1531]

Don't want to sound overly negative, but I think he'll be lucky to get podiums, never mind wins.
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[Suntan Sid]

[Kris]

I tend to agree, tough year for MM93 - but you watch, he'll probably now blitz the first 3 races in a row
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Taken yesterday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ev5nGXuXAAUmF2l?format=jpg&name=medium
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[UncleFester]

If he wasn't any good as a rider, he'd never have won as much as he has.

Look at what they did with Hutchies leg ...... This is a mental battle presuming the 'mechanics' are fixed.
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[Pigeon]

I felt #93 knew the game. He tested his limits pre-race, and to some extent, toyed with his opponent during a race.
With one eye on the win, and one on his myth / legend going forward.
He enjoyed making a spectacle, hunting down prey and sitting with them And fighting the last few laps, but ultimately winning.

People remember and talk about the great battles, the final lap dices and last lap, last corner craziness.

People didn't like Michael Schumacher because he didn't just win, he won by lap 5 and made the next 2 hours breathtakingly dull (except for the diehard fans).
Lorrenzo on his good days, something similar. Ruthlessly fast and accurate. A joy for the diehard perfectionist. But joyless to those who enjoy the battle.

Marquez. 2021. I think we will see his Schumacher side. Or at least an attempt at it and perhaps not for long. To re-assert himself on the stage (and in his own mind).

Or none of that at all.

Whatever though, mane peoples confidence has grown and its shaping up to be another fascinating and exciting season.

[t121anf]

Rossi, zero wins, 1 podium on the 3rd step, resigns at the end of the year.

Marquez, back for the opening round, probably on the podium if not win it and qualify first.

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

I've just seen the video of Marc testing at Catalunya.

He's bang on it. Elbow down..pushing the limits of grip on his first flying lap.
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[Norts1531]

I was answering the OP's question about Rossi, I wasn't referring to Marquez. As for Marquez, I think he'll race at Qatar but it'll just be to test his race-distance fitness. He surely won't be fighting any battles that he doesn't need to fight. After he's got Qatar out of the way I tink he'll always be a favourite to win at any track, but I think Miller is out there to prove a point this season and that is who my money is on for the 2021 title.
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[t121anf]

[Kris]

I can't decide what to make of it all, it seems very odd.

The constant flip-flopping must be doing his head in.
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[c_dug]

The flip flopping does suggest they're not all that confident in the recovery yet! I wonder what they saw on the back of his testing days to make them hit pause on his season start?

Really looking forward to this season anyway, so much talent about now that it really is a tricky one to predict.

My guess is Rins and Miller down to the last race of the season decider. I reckon Pol will surprise too, top 5 maybe.
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[rpsmith79]

Slight aside

Does anyone know if any other channel is showing Moto GP highlights this year, i can only see BT Sport showing it so far, the last few years Quest was showing them

If not, then its no Moto GP for me this year
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Read somewhere (hey sue me) that it was hoped that quest tv would be showing highlights on Monday evening.

TV guide isn't showing anything as of yet.

If cash is tight the best way is to keep checking here.
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[rpsmith79]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Yep it does, and until it becomes more popular or [insert other reasons here] it'll stay a niche sport in the uk.
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[Kentol750]

I get Bt through my EE account. It's a boost or bonus thing that costs nothing on the contract I have now. Last year it was £5 per month as an extra.
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[UncleFester]

Bagnaia.... the man was on fire.
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