Rumour Mill 2007

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Originally Posted by NinjaMaster

I kinda understand where you're coming from osg but think you're perhaps a little harsh. Yes, he only has one race win in 123(?) starts even with some real top equipment but he has really matured a lot in the last couple of years and is putting in some real solid results. I kinda see him as like a Nicky Hayden, just lacking that extra edge for consistent race wins which is what would keep him out of a real top MotoGP ride.

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that is a spot on analogy......... sorry ninja, i use a sledgehammer way too often online :( , when i should use a blow up one instead :p :

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Originally Posted by racer69

superbikeplanet.com throws out an interesting theory on the Yamaha line-up, saying a possibility could be a Rossi one-man team on Bridgestones.......

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I think this bridgestone tyres thing is getting out of hand, Honda and Yamaha have deep ties with Michelin and aren't going to jump ship at the first sign of trouble, even Rossi personally has benefited greatly from Michelin over the years

Besides Michelin may be down this season but a company with its recourses and know how will make a comeback.

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Originally Posted by T-D

this rumour is noot even remotely accurate. wsbk is negotiating with barber motorsports park for the usa round, not miller.

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That was a month ago this is now

http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=11147

The Alex de Angelis thing is a tough one.

I think I underrate him - never quite expect him to be in the championship running but then notice just how many second places he does get. Admittedly, one race win in 100+ odd isn't enough, but he has had some horrendous luck in there amongst other things. Pedigree-wise he's not quite a Lorenzo or Dovi, but you could do a lot worse.

Possibly the most interesting mover will be Dovi - aside from Dani he's the only Honda rider in all GP classes to win any races this year, so they will want to hang onto him. But after the nightmare that they've had in the top class this season, will he go there if a D'Antin Ducati came up, for instance?

Could Dovi be a possibility for a Kwak or Suzuki seat? He is sick of not get support from the Honda factory and his only Honda options next year are privateers so would he be keen to go for a factory ride, even at one of the lesser manufacturers?

de Angelis went all the way to Laguna Seca just to watch the racing! That's pretty cool if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by The Phantom

de Angelis went all the way to Laguna Seca just to watch the racing! That's pretty cool if you ask me.

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:laugh: .. And you dont think he would have dropped into a few team garages to let them know he hopes to head into GP's next year? To tell that his services are available and that he hasnt been out of the top four in any race in the 250s this year?

Pretty good opportunity with no other 250 riders around IMO.. Surely there was an ulterior motive, other than 'just watching the racing' ;)

alex doesn't have an agent to contact the teams? i'd be surprised that he would have needed to go across the atlantic merely to have some exclusive fac time with the teams.

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Originally Posted by T-D

alex doesn't have an agent to contact the teams? i'd be surprised that he would have needed to go across the atlantic merely to have some exclusive fac time with the teams.

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sometimes being there in person even if its just to shake a few hands smile for the cameras and talk for a few minutes can help you more than an agent

Yeah I'd have to agree Jackal, he was doing a bit of PR while enjoying the Californian sunshine ;)