MotoGP - China 2008

[fatman]

WooHoo ! Another MotoGP race weekend is upon us.

This round will hopefully answer a few questions.

a) How bad are Ducati's problems at the moment?
b) How much have Michelin really pulled in their game compared to last year?
c) How much of a title threat is Jorge Lorenzo?
d) How far behind is Kawasaki?

Of course the weather reports are calling for rain so it's also possible that none of the questions will actually be answered. Let's bring on round 4.

My prediction is that we'll see some redemption for Bridgestone riders with both Rossi and Stoner fighting for the win.

[fatman]

Oh yeah. And another question to be answered.

e) Will the new MotoGP.com web site work?

[maxu05]

I think rain would be an answer to a prayer for Westy and Melandri, and come to think of it, most of the Bridgestone runners. If it rains, I think Dani will struggle, not sure about Heehaw though.

[maxu05]

Oh, forgot to add. Although I am a little bit south of Shanghai, (1000 or so km), we are expecting rain for the next few days. It is drizzling here at the moment, and looking up at the sky, I can see the rainclouds are being blown in a North Easterly direction, which just happens to be where Shanghai is from here.
As for the Motogp site, hope it works for you this time Ryan, I have given up on it. I watch it through a different source now. If you want the info, send me a PM, though, it is not high res.

[maxu05]

Looks like Heehaw will really struggle now, with possible fractures to both ankles, after his high side. Rossi is looking good, as well as Casey and Loris is also up there. It's too early to tell, as there is rain on the way, and what an impact that would have on qualifying. If it rains, we could even see West, Vermeulen, Rossi, Stoner or even Melandri on pole, now that would be cool.

[jonny hurlock]

looks like jorge had a giant crash, will he race on sunday? hope so

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/ ... hside.html

pictures says alot

[maxu05]

That bike threw him off like a bull at a rodeo. Don't like the guy to be honest, but hope he can recover soon, as I don't like to see anyone get hurt racing.

[osg]

Man, that Lorenzo highside was vicious.........

[Corny]

welcome to the 500's Jorge

[Mach24]

WooHoo ! Another MotoGP race weekend is upon us.

d) How far behind is Kawasaki?

Well one of them is a lot further behind the other..... Only rain can save him!