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MotoGP 2014 News & Chat

  • 04-02-2014 11:44am
    #1
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭


    So with MotoGP testing having started today I said I'd start a new thread for this year. Here are the test times from day 1 in Sepang Test 2014

    1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m 0.286s +Diff1st (Lap 52/62)
    2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 2m 0.804s +0.518s (58/61)
    3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m 0.906s +0.620s (73/75)
    4. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 2m 1.082s +0.796s (26/47)
    5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m 1.240s +0.954s (48/52)
    6. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m 1.320s +1.034s (10/25)
    7. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-M1) 2m 1.419s +1.133s (19/26)
    8. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m 1.538s +1.252s (38/44)
    9. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 1.634s +1.348s (42/48)
    10. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 1.876s +1.590s (54/55)
    11. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-M1) 2m 2.483s +2.197s (25/26)
    12. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m 2.497s +2.211s (21/27)
    13. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m 2.552s +2.266s (47/48)
    14. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m 2.860s +2.574s (16/38)
    15. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m 2.891s +2.605s (28/49)
    16. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) 2m 3.126s +2.840s (14/35)
    17. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m 3.319s +3.033s (53/56)
    18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m 3.328s +3.042s (49/51)
    19. Randy de Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m 3.893s +3.607s (47/75)
    20. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 4.267s +3.981s (27/64)
    21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R) 2m 4.431s +4.145s (41/48)
    22. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m 4.922s +4.636s (34/44)
    23. Mike di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m 5.825s +5.539s (50/51)
    24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m 5.889s +5.603s (32/40)
    25. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m 6.070s +5.784s (14/14)
    26. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R) 2m 6.755s +6.469s (21/41)

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  • #2
    F.J.
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭F.J.


    Marquez said that he was surprised by his speed today and Rossi was happy with how things went for him.


  • #3
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Marquez fastest on all three days of testing. Rossi right up there too. Aleix Esparago incredibly quick on the open Yamaha too

    1. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m 59.533s (Lap 10/40)
    2. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 1m 59.727s +0.194s (11/47)
    3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 1m 59.866s +0.333s (2/50)
    4. Aleix Espargaro ESP NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-M1) 1m 59.998s +0.465s (7/36)
    5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 2m 0.112s +0.579s (11/38)
    6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 2m 0.223s +0.690s (29/49)
    7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m 0.370s +0.837s (10/40)
    8. Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 0.655s +1.122s (8/48)
    9. Andrea Iannone ITA Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m 0.725s +1.192s (13/46)
    10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 2m 0.788s +1.255s (3/46)
    11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 0.896s +1.363s (10/43)
    12. Cal Crutchlow GBR Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 2m 1.060s +1.527s (21/45)
    13. Nicky Hayden USA Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m 1.514s +1.981s (21/44)
    14. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Rider (Desmosedici) 2m 1.782s +2.249s (12/57)
    15. Colin Edwards USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing (FTR-M1) 2m 1.989s +2.456s (31/36)
    16. Randy De Puniet FRA Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m 2.486s +2.953s (17/52)
    17. Yonny Hernandez COL Pramac Racing (Desmosedici) 2m 2.556s +3.023s (31/51)
    18. Kosuke Akiyoshi JPN Honda Test Rider 2m 2.619s +3.086s (3/58)
    19. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPN Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) 2m 2.788s +3.255s (13/38)
    20. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Drive M7 Aspar (RCV1000R) 2m 2.819s +3.286s (13/47)
    21. Scott Redding GBR Go&Fun Honda Gresini (RCV1000R) 2m 2.833s +3.300s (42/44)
    22. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m 3.187s +3.654s (12/30)
    23. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m 3.444s +3.911s (24/35)
    24. Broc Parkes AUS Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART) 2m 3.810s +4.277s (7/31)
    25. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki) 2m 4.516s +4.983s (28/48)
    26. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Suzuki Test Rider (XRH-1) 2m 5.686s +6.153s (10/12)
    27. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (RCV1000R) 2m 5.974s +6.441s (6/12)

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  • #4
    valerossi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 284 ✭✭valerossi


    Anyone hear how the race simulations pan out with the new fuel restrictions, I reckon their will be a lot of upsets on longer tracks this year with CRT boys placing higher.


  • #5
    frostie500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭frostie500


    valerossi wrote: »
    Anyone hear how the race simulations pan out with the new fuel restrictions, I reckon their will be a lot of upsets on longer tracks this year with CRT boys placing higher.

    I know from talking with different engineers last year that Honda will be fine, fuel was never a consideration for them last year, whereas Yamaha had to give it consideration at numerous races (Motegi, Catalunya etc.) so with one litre less this year it'll be quite tough for the Yamaha riders


  • #6
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    I did not really watch any of last years season but I'm determined to watch it closely this year. I'm hoping to be able to find some sort of catch up video or overview article of last season so I know what's going on, can anyone help?


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  • #7
    valerossi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 284 ✭✭valerossi


    Start here http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Grand_Prix_motorcycle_racing_season, pretty sure bbc do season recaps every year?


  • #8
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,833 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    What options are available to watch it on satellite this year?

    Setanta's website lists BT Sport but doesn't mention MotoGP.

    Any decent FTA foreign satellite options?

    Life ain't always empty.



  • #9
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    ninja900 wrote: »
    What options are available to watch it on satellite this year?

    Setanta's website lists BT Sport but doesn't mention MotoGP.

    Any decent FTA foreign satellite options?

    BT Sport is part of the Setanta package. I've no idea about what free to air options are available.

    BT Sport are to announce their team on Friday. Julian Ryder should be in the comma box, Keith Huewen is said to be joining Jules, Toby moody won't be with them.

    There is also talk going around that Melanie Sykes will be part of the presenting team :eek: How they came up with that idea I don't know.

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  • #10
    Go Harvey Go
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,038 ✭✭✭Go Harvey Go


    h3000 wrote: »
    There is also talk going around that Melanie Sykes will be part of the presenting team :eek: How they came up with that idea I don't know.

    Confirmed...

    http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/BT+Sport+announces+MotoGP+programmes+and+presenters

    I do like Mel... but I have to say, she's almost as strange a choice of presenter for this as Brough Scott (of Channel 4 Racing fame) was for live coverage of Channel 5's first football match in May 1997.

    http://www.wsc.co.uk/wsc-daily/1035-June-2012/8641-no-more-channel-5-on-thursday-nights


  • #11
    Stevo105
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Stevo105


    So Setanta sports. do you have to sign up for a full year or can you cancel after motogp session?


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  • #12
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Stevo105 wrote: »
    So Setanta sports. do you have to sign up for a full year or can you cancel after motogp session?

    Both options available to you.

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  • #13
    Monkeybonkers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭Monkeybonkers


    h3000 wrote: »
    Julian Ryder should be in the comma box, Keith Huewen is said to be joining Jules, Toby moody won't be with them.

    There is also talk going around that Melanie Sykes will be part



    I'll be glad to see Julian Ryder commentating. Was never that keen on Toby Moody so that won't be too much of a loss.

    Melanie Sykes presenting is a bit meh. I only watch the race anyway so the commentators are all I'm interested in. Not bothered with all this analysis and build-up stuff.

    Can anyone challenge Maquez this year?


  • #14
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Monkeybonkers wrote: »
    I'll be glad to see Julian Ryder commentating. Was never that keen on Toby Moody so that won't be too much of a loss.

    Melanie Sykes presenting is a bit meh. I only watch the race anyway so the commentators are all I'm interested in. Not bothered with all this analysis and build-up stuff.

    Can anyone challenge Maquez this year?

    I can't see anyone challenging Marquez until Jorge gets a Honda.

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  • #15
    Monkeybonkers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭Monkeybonkers


    Especially if the Yamahas might experience some fuel problems this year, as mentioned above. I can see Marquez win 4 or 5 championships in a row if he stays injury free.


  • #16
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    What is more interesting is that Ducati may be racing in the Open class not Factory, this would give them more fuel, softer tyres and more engines.
    I think this years competition between the Open and Factory options will be really close on some tracks.
    Agreed that Marquez is the man to beat but I think some of the Open class bikes will be pushing the satellite teams very close on some of the tracks where fuel usage is marginal (Motegi)
    I can't see me watching much MotoGP on TV this year, I would rather pay the 100 for the MotoGP Live Videopass for the full season and get it online.
    Maybe just get it online afterwards...;)


  • #17
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,833 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Has anyone here ever got the Videopass? Any good?
    Do you get all classes and all practice sessions live?

    Life ain't always empty.



  • #18
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    ninja900 wrote: »
    Has anyone here ever got the Videopass? Any good?
    Do you get all classes and all practice sessions live?
    I know a few that have it, they say its awesome.
    Live timing better than on TV, the extra pack for 139 has the possibility to mix multiple feeds, up to 6 and helicopter at the same time.
    You could have Marquez, Lorenzo, Rossi and the helicopter plus 2 more all at once!


  • #19
    F.J.
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭F.J.


    Marquez broke his leg in training yesterday.They reckon it will be 4-5 weeks before he is back to full fitness


  • #20
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,833 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Doubt my laptop or my broadband would be up to the multiscreen package! I'm seriously considering the basic package though.

    Just went onto motogp.com to check out the videopass and see that Marquez has broken his leg!

    http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Marquez+to+miss+second+Sepang+test+after+breaking+leg

    Life ain't always empty.



  • #21
    frostie500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭frostie500


    The videopass is great, well worth the money. Ive gotten it for the last six or seven years and couldnt do without it now. The classic races are very good as well. I actually picked up the WSBK one this year to see what it was like


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  • #22
    F.J.
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭F.J.


    Frostie have you gone for the standard option or the other one?I am just wondering is the more expensive one worth the extra money


  • #23
    frostie500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭frostie500


    I just went for the standard one, it's sppot on but if you were to spend the extra thirty quid you'd be well served either way!
    F.J. wrote: »
    Frostie have you gone for the standard option or the other one?I am just wondering is the more expensive one worth the extra money


  • #24
    gears
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭gears


    Looks like it may be the way to go ok.

    Dumb questions now, is there commentary and who does it as I have to say I liked Jules and Toby (and Randy who was a big loss) on Eurosport.


  • #25
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    gears wrote: »
    Looks like it may be the way to go ok.

    Dumb questions now, is there commentary and who does it as I have to say I liked Jules and Toby (and Randy who was a big loss) on Eurosport.


    I'm pretty sure Gavin Emmett was part of the comms team for the videopass but he has left for BT now. Not too sure who will do this year.

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  • #26
    frostie500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭frostie500


    h3000 wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure Gavin Emmett was part of the comms team for the videopass but he has left for BT now. Not too sure who will do this year.

    Yeah it was gav and Nick Harris last year. Nick's confirmed for this year and I'd say Dylan (Thomas?)will be moved to the complementary box with Greg Haines in the pits


  • #27
    gears
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭gears


    Ok, sounds better... Still 100 yo yos.....


  • #28
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Ducati will race in the 'Open' class of MotoGP for the 2014 season. It could be a very competitive/unusual season me thinks.

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  • #29
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    h3000 wrote: »
    Ducati will race in the 'Open' class of MotoGP for the 2014 season. It could be a very competitive/unusual season me thinks.
    For both bikes or just one as factory and one open?
    edit, all 4 bikes.
    Great, more power to them. I think the writing is on the wall for factory electronics despite what Honda have threatened.


  • #30
    Stevo105
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Stevo105


    I ordered the Season Video pass for 99euro. let hope it runs smooth

    MOTOGP 13 on PC for 12$ if anyone is interested
    http://savygamer.co.uk/2014/03/03/moto-gp-13-pc-7-18/


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  • #31
    gears
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭gears


    Has any one else seen that there will now be 3 classes in Moto GP...... :confused:


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