jens
9th July 2012, 15:03
With Stoner's announcement of retirement, rider market has been blown wide open earlier than usual. But it looks like solution for Repsol Honda 2013 line-up is coming quite rapidly. It has been announced that the rookie rule will be scrapped for 2013, which means Pedrosa-Marquez is all but confirmed for next season.
Interesting bit of news today that Crutchlow is seriously considering a move to Ducati, despite Tech3 Yamaha performing better at the moment.
Cal Crutchlow in 'deep' talks with Ducati factory squad - MotoGP news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101107)
Would such move be worth it?
Other aspects to think about.
What will Rossi do? Could he move to San Carlo Gresini Honda squad on a satellite bike? Will he stay on at Ducati? Will he retire altogether?
Second seat at Yamaha factory team. Can Spies improve and impress enough to hold onto it or will he be replaced (perhaps swapped) with Dovizioso?
The fate of private Ducatis. Abraham has been having a horrible season and Pramac's financial situation isn't secure. Who could possibly ride private Ducatis next year?
Who else from Moto2 could move up to MotoGP besides Marquez? Arguably Bradley Smith has a contract with Tech3, will he really make such a jump? Iannone, Espargaro, Lüthi - what could they hope for? A CRT bike at best or, say, a private Ducati?
Interesting bit of news today that Crutchlow is seriously considering a move to Ducati, despite Tech3 Yamaha performing better at the moment.
Cal Crutchlow in 'deep' talks with Ducati factory squad - MotoGP news - AUTOSPORT.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101107)
Would such move be worth it?
Other aspects to think about.
What will Rossi do? Could he move to San Carlo Gresini Honda squad on a satellite bike? Will he stay on at Ducati? Will he retire altogether?
Second seat at Yamaha factory team. Can Spies improve and impress enough to hold onto it or will he be replaced (perhaps swapped) with Dovizioso?
The fate of private Ducatis. Abraham has been having a horrible season and Pramac's financial situation isn't secure. Who could possibly ride private Ducatis next year?
Who else from Moto2 could move up to MotoGP besides Marquez? Arguably Bradley Smith has a contract with Tech3, will he really make such a jump? Iannone, Espargaro, Lüthi - what could they hope for? A CRT bike at best or, say, a private Ducati?