MotoGP 2015 News & Chat

legrand

Anyone using their smart tv internet function to access Dorna's video pass? Or in other words, once subscribed you can use regular browser access as distinct from dedicated smartphone app?

Hotblack Desiato

frostie500 wrote: »

The videopass should be even better this year, some of what they've planned is really cool so should be well worth the money

Yeah the multiscreen stuff looks great, but my broadband probably isn't up to it and my 8 year old laptop isn't able to stream HD

Dunno about smart TVs but on a tablet the android app worked fine for me last year on holidays, even though the wifi where we were staying wasn't great.

Max Headroom

frostie500 wrote: »

. Given the short notice they might just revive the laycock and Collins box

Jesus i hope not...no disrespect to Eddie but that Collins guy is a plank, leave him to the balls.....

Fabio

frostie500 wrote: »

The videopass should be even better this year, some of what they've planned is really cool so should be well worth the money

The Videopass is just about the right price in fairness. It's brilliant to have the archive footage too!

frostie500

Wet day in Qatar today and it looks like we'll have a couple of days with at least some rain...

Took this pic from last week's test of Rossi heading out for an exit...only four days til FP1

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dudeeile

frostie500 wrote: »

Heard a few rumours in Sepang that RTE might be looking to get coverage for this year.

Any further update on this going ahead? Currently looking to get set up for the season ahead but my internet connection is poor so online viewing is not an option. I think I'll need to go the Sky dish route so if anyone can tell me if I will be able to get both MotoGP and WSB through Sky it would be appreciated. MotoGP is a must but WSB would just be a bonus.

h3000

dudeeile wrote: »

Any further update on this going ahead? Currently looking to get set up for the season ahead but my internet connection is poor so online viewing is not an option. I think I'll need to go the Sky dish route so if anyone can tell me if I will be able to get both MotoGP and WSB through Sky it would be appreciated. MotoGP is a must but WSB would just be a bonus.

You will need a Setanta/BT subscription to watch MotoGP on your tv through Sky. WSB is shown on Eurosport which is standard on most Sky packages.

dudeeile

h3000 wrote: »

You will need a Setanta/BT subscription to watch MotoGP on your tv through Sky. WSB is shown on Eurosport which is standard on most Sky packages.

Cool, thanks for that. Looks like more direct debits down the line.

h3000

dudeeile wrote: »

Cool, thanks for that. Looks like more direct debits down the line.

I went with the annual subscription form BT and I'm delighted I did. It's a few quid cheaper than the monthly sub. I follow the WRC too and they cover that too.

dudeeile

h3000 wrote: »

I went with the annual subscription form BT and I'm delighted I did. It's a few quid cheaper than the monthly sub. I follow the WRC too and they cover that too.

Good to know, currently running at €199 for the year, sorta makes sense as opposed to €21.99/month. Better get the Sky in first though.

Infoanon

Well if FP3 is anything to go by its going to be a cracker of a qualifying session, their tenths between the riders and any one if the Ducatis could be on the front row.

Very impressed with Cal and Yonny has shown a lot of pace.

Eugene Laverty didn't do to badly either !

Hopefully there are no implications foe Eugene in M7 pulling their Aspar sponsorship at the last minute.

Mech1

C'mon Eugene!!

Mech1

19th

funkey_monkey

What a race!!!

Come on Rossi!!!!!

Grim.

that was EPIC!

Fiskar

Italiens 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The Doctor is back on form

Hotblack Desiato

Really enjoyed that.
Not sure Marquez would have had it all his own way if he hadn't lost time on the first lap, either.
Pretty solid weekend for Eugene, apparently he never got to do a race simulation run in testing.

I was watching it about 20 minutes delayed on the videopass, the live feed ended when I was watching the slowing down lap, lucky I didn't miss the finish! Will have to wait for the full race video to go up to catch the podium and interviews

funkey_monkey

Ducati are back the level they were at with Stoner. That s one rapid bike. The circuit suited them with the long straight, so not sure how they will fare on the more twisty circuits with short straights. But they have made a massive leap forward with that bike.

Despite his age, Rossi is still the master of tactics.

Hotblack Desiato

Don't think they're at the level of Stoner's championship season, Honda seemed to drop the ball engine wise for the first 800 season, but yeah Ducati have improved a lot.

Last year, if the Ducatis were going well in qualifying and the start of the race, they tended to fade away about one-third of race distance. They didn't today. But yeah the big straight helped them retake the Yamahas who definitely had a cornering advantage by the end. Rossi's harder tyre was an advantage at the end, he did well in the first half of the race against bikes with a softer tyre (front wasn't it?)

We could still see Ducati struggle at tighter tracks like Sachsenring.

Was good to see Suzuki qualifying so well. Aprilia have a hell of a lot of work to do though.

h3000

There's a bit of news breaking right now in regards to Pedrosa's future. He is still suffering terribly from arm pump and says he cannot continue racing with it. Apparently it's inoperable too.

Check out tweets from our own Frostie500
https://twitter.com/SteveEnglishGP/status/582291043841798144

And others
https://twitter.com/gavinemmett/status/582289254341947393

https://twitter.com/crash_motogp/status/582291578082856960

Frank Bullitt

Great seeing Rossi back on the top, and a great race as well.

Terrible news about Pedrosa, hopefully he can get that in some form of control, it would be a shame if he had to stop.

CJhaughey

Those HJC must be pretty poor quality helmets, Lorenzo said the lining in his came loose and blocked his vision, I also remember Ben Spies HJC visor coming loose and allowing rain water inside at Indianapolis.

tommyboy26

just wondering if pedrosa is out for the rest of the year. can honda replace him? if so who would be the likely replacement?

Infoanon

tommyboy26 wrote: »

just wondering if pedrosa is out for the rest of the year. can honda replace him? if so who would be the likely replacement?

Livio Suppo has said that Honda will do everything possible to help Dani and expects Texas to be easier for Dani than Qutar due to the track layout.

Eugene Laverty had electronic issues which disrupted his race.

btw thought the BT Sports coverage was excellent and the new program chequered flag after the race was well worth watching.

If Dani has to step down not to sure who HRC would call up, last time they needed a stand in Jonathan Rea replaced Casey, Rea is now a Kawasaki rider so thats not a runner,Jack Miller maybe ??
Hopefully there will be no need for a replacement, as Livio Suppo quiped who would be faster than a one armed Dani (the arm pump affects the right arm)

Ayrtonf7

Only seen the GP there. Unbelivable. Probably the most exciting race I've seen in a while. I love Marquez but Im sooooo happy to see Rossi win. And not easily either. Ducati back on form unbelievable to have more than 4 riders in riding for a win!

Moto3 as well was brilliant. Fabio Quartararo, moto3 debut, 15 years old, finishing 7th but fighting for first at multiple stages in a race!! Insane! It literally is like they get younger and younger!

Gutted to hear about Pedrosa, would love to see who could take his place.

tommyboy26

Infoanon wrote: »

Livio Suppo has said that Honda will do everything possible to help Dani and expects Texas to be easier for Dani than Qutar due to the track layout.

Eugene Laverty had electronic issues which disrupted his race.

btw thought the BT Sports coverage was excellent and the new program chequered flag after the race was well worth watching.

If Dani has to step down not to sure who HRC would call up, last time they needed a stand in Jonathan Rea replaced Casey, Rea is now a Kawasaki rider so thats not a runner,Jack Miller maybe ??
Hopefully there will be no need for a replacement, as Livio Suppo quiped who would be faster than a one armed Dani (the arm pump affects the right arm)

i would hate to see dani go as i think he is a great rider but what are the chances of stoner been his replacement? considering he helped honda out in testing and also is set to race a honda in the suzuka???

i watched the race online but i have to say im swaying towards getting the bt package just for there coverage.

Ayrtonf7 wrote: »

Only seen the GP there. Unbelivable. Probably the most exciting race I've seen in a while. I love Marquez but Im sooooo happy to see Rossi win. And not easily either. Ducati back on form unbelievable to have more than 4 riders in riding for a win!

Moto3 as well was brilliant. Fabio Quartararo, moto3 debut, 15 years old, finishing 7th but fighting for first at multiple stages in a race!! Insane! It literally is like they get younger and younger!

Gutted to hear about Pedrosa, would love to see who could take his place.

i have to saw i thought the whole day was great i really enjoyed the moto 3,2 and gp.

was gutted for sam lowes after working so hard to get pole to come off the bike was horrible for him.

there was a great battle between the 2 yamahas and surprisingly the 2 ducatis( was expecting it to be honda) it will be interesting to see in texas if marquez and dani get a good start will there be an even bigger battle for the front

EB_2013

tommyboy26 wrote: »

was gutted for sam lowes after working so hard to get pole to come off the bike was horrible for him.

Same here, I was gutted when I saw him go off. Looked like he was definitely on for the first or second spot. The same thing seemed to happen to him last year too, great in qualifying and then ends up binning it during the race. I just hope he can keep it upright from now on.

CJhaughey

tommyboy26 wrote: »

i would hate to see dani go as i think he is a great rider but what are the chances of stoner been his replacement? considering he helped honda out in testing and also is set to race a honda in the suzuka???

I would say the chances of Casey Stoner riding in MotoGP are nil.
He's done with that circus and he has said so many times.

Its unfortunate but thats his decision and even if he does ride the 8hr with VDM its nothing to do with coming back to MotoGP.

Hotblack Desiato

There's still a chance that Stoner would be willing to do a race or two until Honda get another substitute rider in. But it would be more likely I reckon that they'd move one of the satellite riders up (Crutchlow?) and put a HRC test rider in the satellite team.

Hope it works out for Pedrosa but as he's been seeing all sorts of specialists and already had surgery it doesn't sound great.

Ayrtonf7

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

There's still a chance that Stoner would be willing to do a race or two until Honda get another substitute rider in. But it would be more likely I reckon that they'd move one of the satellite riders up (Crutchlow?) and put a HRC test rider in the satellite team.

Hope it works out for Pedrosa but as he's been seeing all sorts of specialists and already had surgery it doesn't sound great.

I would love to see what Crutchlow could do on a factory Honda!

Sam Lowes from Moto2 ? I've tried watching Moto2 a few times but I just cant seem to get into it.