Sykes performance makes me wonder whether the cross-plane R1 is actually better than any of the other bikes at all... maybe it's completely down to Spies talent, in which case he will certainly be an interesting proposition on an M1.
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Sykes performance makes me wonder whether the cross-plane R1 is actually better than any of the other bikes at all... maybe it's completely down to Spies talent, in which case he will certainly be an interesting proposition on an M1.
Spies officially to Tech3 next year.
Not really rumour though when it's official.
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/E...Tech+3+in+2010
How do you think of this move Ninja, I see Ben S is a fast learner, exceed my expectation on his debut season gives such a challenge and took the lead WSBK. He might be able to do the same on motogp, pulling away faster than we may expect. This could be double sides of coin that he may grab title of WSBK if he wants to stay for another while, but however motogp is always temptation for all riders.
This may lead Toseland to make a switch to Ben's seat on WSBK, unless his future where to go remains unseen.
Leopard, Toseland appears to have been confirmed as riding Spies old bike in 2010, alongside Cal Crutchlow (so now the pressure is really on Spies and Crutchlow to deliver the title in their respective championships).
And Vermeulen looks like going to Kawasaki in WSB for 2010 - didn't see that one coming, but the ZX-10R showed good pace with wildcards aboard this season and is apparently going to be better in 2010.
Actually team like Yamaha on WSBK have to reset the start off every season if they race using new riders and treat the series as transition period for motogp. Perhaps money talks more on how do they arrange the program that is supposed to win at least a title.
So, motogp is only acid test for Toseland and Vermeulen if finally they decide to go back to basic...
Article from MotoGP website.......Looks like Stiggy is up against it given sponsorship problems
Stiggy Racing Honda and S2 Racing end collaboration
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Stiggy Racing Honda will complete the remainder of the 2009 World Superbike and Supersport Championship on its own feet after terminating its partnership with financial provider S2 Racing.
"I am thankful for what the partners of S2 Racing have done for the team," said Stiggy Racing Honda Team owner Johan Stigefelt. S2 Racing has given the team an opportunity that would have been hard to achieve on my own. It is just very disappointing to conclude that they failed to fulfill their commitments with the team throughout the year."
Stigefelt added: "Although I am left in the dark financially, I still feel the responsibility to continue the season in a successful manner and give the support to the team, our riders and our staff to ensure that they, together with our partners and sponsors, continue to be part of a memorable year."
Stigefelt also added that he will soon make an announcement regarding the future of the team and its participation in the 2010 World Superbike and Supersport Championship.
I think it's a good move Leopard, regardless of whether he wins WSB or not, similar to Vermeulen a few years ago. He now has the stability of a guaranteed 2 years with Yamaha in MotoGP with which to learn and test himself. I really hope he has the goods to be competitive at the pointy end.Quote:
Originally Posted by leopardsleeping
Actually, 2011 is the new improved 'radical' ZX10R under the watchful eye of Master Yoda. Next year is further development of the current ZX10R. But anyway, I'm doing cartwheels here! Finally Kawasaki SBK seem serious and have signed a rider of genuine championship contender calibre. With some further testing and decent backing, I reckon there will be a number of more fancied rivals given a regular hurry-up. With Yamaha being team pommie in WSB, hopefully Kwak will be team Aus with Parkesy alongside Chris the V! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Phantom
So who is gonna partner Rea at Ten Kate and Neukirchner at Suzuki now if it ain't Toseland or Vermeulen? Surely Checa's done nothing to deserve to keep his ride (like most of his career) and Kiyonari has been the disappointment of the season. Kagayama is out at Zook so who is his replacement? Elias, De Angelis, Haslam, Sykes, Byrne?
So for the moment the 2010 grid is:
FIAT Yamaha: Valentino Rossi / Jorge Lorenzo
Tech 3 Yamaha: Colin Edwards / Ben Spiess
Repsol Honda: Dani Pedrosa / Andrea Dovizioso
Gresini Honda: Marco Melandri / Marco Simmoncelli
LCR Honda: Randi Du Puniet / ?
Scot Honda: ? / ?
Marlboro Ducati: Casey Stoner / Nick Hayden
Pramac Ducati: Mika Kalio / Niccolo Canepa ?
Aspar Ducati: Hector Barbera
Suzuki: Alvaro Bautista / Loris Caparossi
and a BMW team ?
I think Canepa is out at Pramac, DeAngelis, Elias or Aleix Espargaro would be the likely replacement I would think. Hiroshi Aoyama could deservedly get a ride with LCR or Scot and Talmacsi has a big sponsor that could see him ride for one of those teams or maybe Pramac.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
I don't think there will be a BMW team, they pulled the plug on that to go superbike racing. There is a possible Eskil Suter team though.
And we won't have to wait til next year to see Ben Spies in MotoGP. He's wildcarding in Valencia, possibly with Jordan sponsorship.
Ben Spies at valenicia as a wild card
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/153...ia_motogp.html
imo about spies like his attitude, like him overall, the only reason his on that bike next season, how many bikes they can sell in america, basically impatient wainting till the end of the season if his world sbk or not, fell sorry for james losing his ride and the same for chris, btw if Yamaha wanted james too, why not yamaha give him fifth bike in motogp whereas Ducati (five bikes) and Honda (possibly eight bikes for next season)can do it, also they done it in the past (2003)