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12th August 2007, 12:29 #1
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To the Max!
Max Biaggi has had a good season in WSBK without being a standout. He has clearly demolished his team mate (or has Yukio done this himself?).
Where to for the Roman Emperor?
Stay put in WSBK with Alstare who have now lost the Corona cash which obviously funded his wealth?
Ten Kate are keeping coy about riders, perhaps Rolfo's money could employ Max?
What about a year on a D'Antin Ducati in MotoGP?
Or the Monster money at Kawasaki might just draw some attention.
Suzuki still have a seat in MotoGP, I don't think Max has done anything wrong by Suzuki......
Gut feel tells me Max Biaggi will remain in the WSBK paddock, but he could easily be lured into something on 'the other side' should the offer come his way.
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12th August 2007, 12:36 #2
I think he will stay with Alstare, no way Ten Kate will want him..
I've red on Eurosport's text that he will not go to MotoGP (that were his own words)RIP Marco Simoncelli
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12th August 2007, 13:08 #3
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If Max gets another chance in MotoGP next year i wont watch it..
I opened up all the windows..the air is cold, the tub is boiling hot..It's like Sweden, man. Sweden!
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12th August 2007, 19:36 #4
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Originally Posted by tha_jackal
Sure Max is not the most likeable guy but he is a very good rider and could probably do a better job that half of the current MotoGP grid. plus I find his attitude has improved a bit this season
That said I hope he stays in SBK.I got my motorcycle jacket, but I'm walking all the time...
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13th August 2007, 00:49 #5
I guess...he's about where I thought he'd be.
I seem to remember predicting definitely top six or higher before the season [if someone wants to dig out the predictions post, feel free]. He's a close third, but has had less of the share of bad luck than Nori, Troy B or Troy C - but then again has been a bit faster than Troy C anyway.
Yukio...has had another injury-disrupted year, he took missed PI and Donington through injury and took just 4 points at Valencia. He has come good recently though, back on the pace so is faster than his overall standing suggests.
Anyway, Max. I think he'll stay where he is despite the Corona pull-out. He hasn't blown anyone away - 2 wins in 19 races, anybody? - but hasn't been useless by any means. Kind of a solid year like Barros had last year but with a slightly better-funded team. Don't think this year'll have re-opened any MotoGP doors, but he's done alright."Of course, what many people tend to forget is that Glen Richards was 2nd in the 1993 Australian 125cc championship" - Jack Burnicle on BSB at Snetterton, June 2008
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13th August 2007, 01:18 #6
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been a good year for max, i think he should stay in wbk next year anyway, stay put with suzuki next year
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13th August 2007, 02:06 #7
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Originally Posted by ChrisS
I hate it when older riders, who have moved on from GP get a second chance, especially when there are younger riders (DeAngelis, Dovi, Aoyama, West) that are hungrier and havnt ever had the opportunity, gunning for the same seat.. Im still unhappy that Barros is in GP this year .. I hope he moves back to WSBK in 08 and stays there (besides one podium he's been pretty average) ..
Max can focus on winning a WSBK title over the next few years before retiring and maybe giving himself some consolation over the fact that he was never quite good enough to win a premier class one..I opened up all the windows..the air is cold, the tub is boiling hot..It's like Sweden, man. Sweden!
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13th August 2007, 06:17 #8
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I predicted as top 3 finisher, great rider will not be mad as boxed frog
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13th August 2007, 09:01 #9
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Originally Posted by tha_jackalI got my motorcycle jacket, but I'm walking all the time...
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13th August 2007, 10:19 #10Originally Posted by ChrisS
They should clean out the cupboard of slower, stagnated and recycled riders and focus on hiring talent of the future, instead of hiring stagnanted talent just for old times' sake.
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