MotoGP 2021

[Suntan Sid]

[t121anf]

WTF

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/984768/1/yamaha-withdraws-vinales-unexplained-operation-motorcycle

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2021/08/12/yamaha-suspends-and-withdraws-vinales-from-austrian-gp/385291

https://the-race.com/motogp/yamaha-suspends-vinales-over-unexplained-bike-operation/

Talk about self-destruction, has he got mental health problems?

[UncleFester]

If i was them i'd be sick of his attitude and would use any means necessary to get him off the bike and out of harms way.
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[Zen Dog]

Vinales had so much potential when he came into MotoGP, and he's never fulfilled it. But sabotaging your own bike is just downright bizarre, even if Quartararo is being treated as the team No 1 (on merit to be fair).

Somewhat related, I still find it odd that a restart can lead to such completely different results though. Bagnaia was in 1st before the crash (admittedly it was only a couple of laps), but on the restart ended up 11th? Surely if you're fast on the day (even if you get swallowed up a little at the start) you'd end up somewhere near the front?
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[Monkeypony]

[Kris]

I wonder if Aleix will be eyeing up a nasty lunge on Marquez to return the favour from last weekend...
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[Howling Terror]

MV has just posted that he'll reveal all soon.

The bloke is a dick...I don't care if Yam have been x-y-z with him.
He attempted to wreck the engine and that means everyone who has worked hard on his bike have been treated as tw@ts too.

To purposely score an own goal and then get suspended, only to turn up a week later at the next match wearing the team kit is frankly ment-ment.

I don't want to see Cal topping up his massive pension and not laying it on the line...Put a hungry Moto2 rider on it.

MM is still wrecked...rubbing right shoulder in the FP sessions. His tolerance to the cortisone injections must be increasing...he'll be puking in his helmet next.
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[Suntan Sid]

[Howling Terror]

Maverick has apologised.

He's riding for Aprilia next season.
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[UncleFester]

For the moment he's riding for Aprilia next season. I can't believe at that level that someone would make such an obviously dick move.

Either he's not well or he's really not well and needs some time out to sort his head out. There's nothing wrong with his bike.

When you hear them talk about how Rossi is actually faster than he ever was but that it's the others who have got even faster, for MM93 to be even in the mix is impressive.

Should be an interesting race tomorrow - can't remember the last time i said that about F1.
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[Howling Terror]

Massive balls.

That was exciting.
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[c_dug]

What an incredible race! One of the best for a while.

I'm not a huge Rossi fanboy but I did honestly hold my breath for a moment on the last lap or so, I suspect that will be his last shot at podium #200.

Great stuff by BB more of a YOLO than calculated risk but it sure worked out!
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[t121anf]

As expected Yamaha have "sacked" Vinales

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2021/08/20/yamaha-and-vinales-end-2021-agreement/387214

[UncleFester]

If ever there was 2 press releases written and posted by the same legal team.
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[Suntan Sid]

Silverstone!

Can't say I've ever taken to MM93, however he has gone full bellend now!
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[c_dug]

So chuffed for Aprilia! Well deserved.

6 manufacturers in the top 6 is a huge achievement for the series too.
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[to v or not to v]

saw some random gp on youtube the other day. some of the riders were shoving their legs out to the side they were about to turn, then putting their foot back on the peg and leaning in. why do they do this? i thought it looked quite weird.
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[MarJay]

[c_dug]

[Old Git Racing]

[Howling Terror]

Ducati launch systems.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-Xc4ebWUAMmpfz?format=jpg&name=medium
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[Kentol750]

Didn't the 'doctors dangle' start around the time brakes were linked and a back brake lever was added to the rh bar? As a blocking tactic to make yourself wider as much as anything else? VR was never one for the gadgets!
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[Howling Terror]

Linked brakes on a GP bike?!?

I must have missed that.

I'm just going out on a limb here...ahem...But I strongly suspect that the doctor's dangle wasn't solely invented by Vale. Grass trackers...speedway also employ it even if it's for different and practical reasons.

This forum of armchair racers possibly isn't the best place to get the definitive answer, and from reading articles each rider has their own take on why they do it....some don't even know why themselves.

Does sticking a leg out really stop overtakes....nah...leave a gap and all's fair in love and a podium....but hey ever seen Leon Haslam drop a leg...I mean it's a miracle he's still got 2 legs.

Increases drag? Yes, physics answers that one but there are many many world champions who don't drop a leg whilst braking heavily into a corner so it if was wholly effective they'd all do it....and with both legs....obviously not at the same time...but maybe the next generation will.

Body positioning and that extra weight on the inside? Maybe.

Thumb brakes have been around for decades for loadsa reasons...everything from riders wearing out their toes due to ground clearance issues to riders in the current era using the rear brake to help turn the bike in a corner. Better feel from a thumb brake too.
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[Nobby the Bastard]

Pretty sure doohan had the first thumb brake in the senior class of racing after he fucked his right leg.
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[Howling Terror]

You're right. Had his ankle bones fused together, Mat Oxley just told me (ex-racer turned journo).
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