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10th July 2010, 09:51 #181
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Suzuki's line-up is a good question, but I think Bautista will stay with them. The latest P5 must have been an encouraging result.
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10th July 2010, 10:07 #182
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Suzuki is a quandry indeed. Bautista should definately stay and ideally team sky-blue should chase one of the aliens as hard as possible. Problem is, none of them would go there regardless of the money thrown at them. So who do they target? Should it be the best up-and-comer from Moto2 or WSB (Iannone, Simon, Luthi, Camier, Crutchlow)? This may make the factory team too 'green' so which experienced rider options are there? DePuniet (surely Tech3 bound), Melandri? Factory money might get them there but their current privateer bikes are more competitive so you would think it would have to be on the promise of a competitive I4 1,000cc bike in 2012. Like Kawasaki, Suzuki need to get serious or get out.
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10th July 2010, 10:30 #183
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Maybe Suzuki can hire Edwards, if he gets ousted from Tech3 due to underperformance? Generally Suzuki's choice can surely be only a rider, who simply doesn't have many options. I think for instance Elias would be a decent choice if he can't get a better ride.
But overall I'm a bit surprised Suzuki is still participating in MGP by looking at the Japanese exodus in various motorsport series in the last few years. Has the tradition got something to do with it? Suzuki has been racing in the top class of bikes since the 70's.
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10th July 2010, 13:06 #184
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Originally Posted by jensGet off my lawn
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11th July 2010, 00:04 #185
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I don't think Edwards would sign with Suzuki again IMO. Jens, you are spot on. Elias would be perfect for the Suzuki gig.BTW, BMW for Motogp in 2011/2012 ?
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21st July 2010, 10:05 #186
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Karel Abraham to ride a 6th Ducati in MotoGP next year.
Suzuki and Tech3 trying to pinch De Puniet from Checcinello's team for the 2011 season.Get off my lawn
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21st July 2010, 10:55 #187
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Suzuki to withdraw from MotoGP to focus on WSBK!
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21st July 2010, 13:27 #188
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Originally Posted by Mach24Get off my lawn
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22nd July 2010, 01:49 #189
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Don't talk nonsense. Ducati will still supply Motogp and WSB teams with customer bikes. They will focus all factory support on the Dakar.
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27th July 2010, 11:01 #190
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