Motogp Japan

[Arjuna]

1Casey STONER (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Casey+Stoner)AUSDucati TeamDucati160.043'12.
2Andrea DOVIZIOSO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Andrea+Dovizioso)ITARepsol HondaTeamHonda159.8+3.868
3Valentino ROSSI (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Valentino+Rossi)ITAFiat Yamaha TeamYamaha159.7+5.707
4Jorge LORENZO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Jorge+Lorenzo)SPAFiat Yamaha TeamYamaha159.6+6.221
5Colin EDWARDS (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Colin+Edwards)USAMonster Yamaha Tech 3Yamaha158.4+27.092
6Marco SIMONCELLI (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Marco+Simoncelli)ITASan Carlo Honda GresiniHonda158.2+30.021
7Alvaro BAUTISTA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Alvaro+Bautista)SPARizla Suzuki MotoGPSuzuki158.1+31.826
8Ben SPIES (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Ben+Spies)USAMonster Yamaha Tech 3Yamaha157.9+35.572
9Randy DE PUNIET (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Randy+de+Puniet)FRALCR Honda MotoGPHonda157.1+47.564
1Hiroshi AOYAMA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Hiroshi+Aoyama)JPNInterwetten Honda MotoGPHonda157.0+49.598
11Marco MELANDRI (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Marco+Melandri)ITASan Carlo Honda GresiniHonda157.0+49.999
12Nicky HAYDEN (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Nicky+Hayden)USADucati TeamDucati156.9+50.703
13Hector BARBERA (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Hector+Barbera)SPAPaginas Amarillas AsparDucati156.9+51.422
14Aleix ESPARGARO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Aleix+Espargaro)SPAPramac Racing TeamDucati156.8+52.843
15Mika KALLIO (http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Mika+Kallio)FINPramac Racing TeamDucati155.5+1'14.668

Don't know where to post motogp japan, sorry the format.
Good race for Stoner leading the whole race and win it.

Good racing attitude for Lorenzo although he must give away for his teammate, he gave some attempt, encounter the pressure with the same pressure, but still stay in the correct path :up:

[bluegem280]

Yeah I watched the third podium battle between Rossi and Lorenzo was stunning. Many times Rossi's leg came out it might be a bit disturbing Lorenzo, perhaps Spies is a comparable rider for Rossi, he will respond it once he overtakes Rossi, he will open his elbow wider. :D

[AndyRAC]

Great rider that Rossi is, he’s not a team player. Lorenzo is in line to win the Title – shouldn’t Rossi be supporting him? I can’t think of too many other racing series were this would happen. If I was Lin Jarvis I’d have been hopping mad. I don’t need my World Champion-elect having an accident with his team mate. It seems as though Vale can do what he wants.

[NinjaMaster]

It seems as though Vale can do what he wants.

He's always been allowed to. Still, it was super exciting! Turning motorcycling into a full contact sport! Props to Lorenzo who could be forgiven for just rolling around to a risk-free title. He showed a desperation to get a podium that shows why he will be a very deserved World Champion. The race at the front was almost a carbon copy of Aragon with Stoner having enough of a lead to not have a passing move put on him but a small mistake could've been costly. But he showed great mental strength to outlast Dovi in what I thought was Andrea's best ride. Nice to see a return to form from Edwards too.

[Arjuna]

Lorenzo made clean passes on Rossi, I don't know exactly how Rossi took it, he wasn't supposed to take it if he can't avoid contact and may cause his teammate who is en routing to title, DNF. Luckily Lorenzo didn't push too hard as it may put his point at risk, keep cool head. However we might feel race needs riders like Rossi and Lorenzo, that's interesting part of racing.

[sal]

Suggestions that Rossi will now not complete the season and will start his recuperation earlier than planned. Apparantley Yamaha managment had a word with him about his moves on Lorenzo and he wasnt happy about it. Would be a shame if this happens as the races were duller without him when he was injured.

[Allyc85]

I cant see Rossi being pushed out of the way early Yamaha need him for the constructors and Moto GP just needs Rossi!

Rossi was a bit out of order with the first bit of contact with the switch back but when they collided in the esses I felt that was Lorenzos fault as Rossi was right there and had no where to go!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/9055377.stm

Has there been any rumours as to a replacement for Pedrosa or are we going to be at a reduced grid again?

[wedge]

Great race at Motegi!

Tends to be borefest or so-so at best.


Great rider that Rossi is, he’s not a team player. Lorenzo is in line to win the Title – shouldn’t Rossi be supporting him? I can’t think of too many other racing series were this would happen. If I was Lin Jarvis I’d have been hopping mad. I don’t need my World Champion-elect having an accident with his team mate. It seems as though Vale can do what he wants.

He's leaving Yamaha so he can do what the hell wants now. He can press another nerve of Lorenzo's.

If they crash Vale will still look the winner because Yamaha will likely to sack him early and Rossi isn't at full fitness away!

[CaptainRaiden]

Great rider that Rossi is, he’s not a team player. Lorenzo is in line to win the Title – shouldn’t Rossi be supporting him? I can’t think of too many other racing series were this would happen. If I was Lin Jarvis I’d have been hopping mad. I don’t need my World Champion-elect having an accident with his team mate. It seems as though Vale can do what he wants.

Supporting Lorenzo for what?? Lorenzo has a huge lead in the championship, over a 100 points over Stoner now, and his closest competitor who was Pedrosa, is out for what looks like the rest of the season. Even if Stoner wins the next 4 races and Lorenzo crashes out, he would STILL win the championship. All he needs to do is finish third or fourth and he'll seal his championship this week in Malaysia. So, what's the fuss?

Rossi said last month anyway that he will support Lorenzo if the need be. When there is no need, why should he hold back and rob the fans of a great race??