I'm now beginning to wonder about the credibility of my source
Can't find any mention of Marco being sacked and replaced by Sete on any of the main Spanish sports sites and they would have been plastered with it
I'm now beginning to wonder about the credibility of my source
Can't find any mention of Marco being sacked and replaced by Sete on any of the main Spanish sports sites and they would have been plastered with it
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Originally Posted by T-D
Ok, sorry but have to ask what you mean by this comment?
Current MotoGP Standings:
Chris Vermuelen - 9th on 57 points
Marco Melandri - 14th on 32 points
CV's 57 points is accumulated in 7 point scoring rounds
MM's 32 points is also from 7 point scoring rounds.
Each has one DNF and One finish out of the points (CV's being in Qatar where I think he was punted off by DePuniet, MM's was Donnington)
Broken down by event:
Round: Chris Vermuelen Marco Melandri
Qatar 17 (bike issue) 11
Spain 10 12
Portugal 8 13
China DNF 5
France 5 15
Italy 10 DNF
Catalunya 7 11
Donnington 8 16
Assen 7 13
So, year to date CV has MM's measure as it stands, but if it is career wise you mean than yes, MM is in front by lieu of the number of seasons etc.
Garry
I think T-D's post (#84) above should read 'Loris Capirossi is getting the better of Vermuelen...' in the context of the point he's making.
sorry, i meant loris capirossi. thanks, pat nicholls.
sorry to make you do all that research, garry. *blushes*
and before vermin fans get on me, i have to admit that chris has raised his game substantially the last few rounds, so now the teammates are much closer.
You mean since Loris injured himself and has not raced? In this time CV has out qualified and finished ahead of him each time.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-D
Chris has some work to do!
NOPE!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mach24
in the three qualifying sessions prior to the crash, (that is, including Catalunya) chris outqualified loris. In the 2 races prior to that, chris finished ahead of loris and additionally, at the time of his catalunya crash, chris was running ahead of loris.
that would be three straight races-- head to head-that chris had the better of loris.
We and Marco himself might have expected too much that he can deliver an amazing result at a Ducati. If not mistaken he won the titles on RdP not by significant margin. While at Gressini Sete outshone him and was able to give more attractive game against Rossi.
Sete might be an alternative temporarily until this season-end, but for the long term Duke might need to start giving an eye to another Marco 250cc rider, a Rossi look-alike, unless if Sete can perform positive progress in the rest of the season.
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Originally Posted by T-D
All cool, no probs was fun actually looking it all up.
As for CV, I will say now that I like the guy and do rate him but I also feel that he needs to start getting the results that (IMO) his skills deserve. Whether the problem is him, is equipment or a combination of both I do not know but given that Capirossi has also struggled somewhat on the Suzuki I lean towards the bike being the major factor.
Garry
Interesting...... My understanding is that Loris is signed for 09. Suzuki want Spies!Quote:
Originally Posted by T-D
CV on the outer?
Sete has completed the 3 days Mugello test
He apparently consistently lapped in low 1'51's with a best lap of 1'50.5 (on race tyres) which is only 0.4s off the lap record set by Casey at the circuit this year. His times would have apparently put him 5th at the Italian GP.
Seriously impressive I'd say considering the length of time he's been away from racing.
If I was Ducati it would be an easy decision. It might cost then to pay Marco off but that would be paid back by having another rider who might challenge and help support Casey