Moto Gp Estoril..

[farky77]

FP3 times. With the exception of Edwards who's flying the rest are all very close.

Remember, Toseland has never been to Estoril before
Both Edwards and Toseland have the New engine.
Not used to seeing Stoner mid pack, suppose he'll be up there though come Q'fying and the race (hope not though)!

1. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 37.598 secs
2. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 1min 38.147 secs
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 1min 38.279 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 38.293 secs
5. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 38.321 secs
6. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP (M) 1min 38.332 secs
7. John Hopkins USA Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 38.582 secs
8. Andrea Dovizioso ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP (M) 1min 38.591 secs
9. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 38.718 secs
10. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 38.736 secs
11. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 38.954 secs
12. Shinya Nakano JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 39.126 secs
13. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 39.388 secs
14. Alex de Angelis RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 40.068 secs
15. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alice Team (B) 1min 40.568 secs
16. Toni Elias SPA Alice Team (B) 1min 40.654 secs
17. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 40.693 secs
18. Marco Melandri ITA Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 40.789 secs


Ian

[anonymouse]

Taa, just saved me having a looksee

[AwesomeSarah]

Ooh so that means if Toseland has the same engine as Edwards , as he gets his bearings round this new track to him , he could move up a bit
Oooh nice one.....
But am watching midget racing on Sunday , so I will miss it I do hope you guys will keep me updated
Sarah

[farky77]

Will do Sarah

Ian

[AwesomeSarah]

Ta sweet
Sarah

[farky77]

Here you go....

1. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 1min 35.715 secs
2. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 35.948 secs
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 1min 36.199 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 36.266 secs
5. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 36.289 secs
6. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 36.790 secs
7. Andrea Dovizioso ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP (M) 1min 36.998 secs
8. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP (M) 1min 37.223 secs
9. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 37.253 secs
10. John Hopkins USA Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 37.346 secs
11. Shinya Nakano JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 37.664 secs
12. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 37.786 secs
13. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 37.843 secs
14. Toni Elias SPA Alice Team (B) 1min 38.561 secs
15. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 38.775 secs
16. Alex de Angelis RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 38.823 secs
17. Marco Melandri ITA Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 39.115 secs
18. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alice Team (B) 1min 39.355 secs

I'm a bit surprised to see Stoner way down in 9th!!!
Much bigger differences in the times over the entire field than the last GP.
I'll be cheering for my usual 2moro, Rossi, Toseland and Hayden!!!!
How impressive has Toseland been so far BTW??
GO GUYS!!!!

Ian

[Lance]

How good is it to see Toseland doing so well in all 3 early GPs?? He's got to get on the podium this year surely??

Great ride aslo from Lorenzo, who we shouldn't forget is also 'new boy' for this season and is proving to be a contendor for the title.

I think it's gonna be a hard fought battle this year for 'top dog', with Pedrosa, Lorenzo and Stoner battling it out. I'm not gonna slate Rossi, but I think he'll start slipping down the leader board from now on in.

Oh yeah, shame about Dovioso, he was doing so well!!

Lance

[Lance]

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

But am watching midget racing on Sunday
Sarah

That's not very PC now is it?

[farky77]

What was the results??? I'm out all day today and cant wait til i get home!!!!!
PM me incase others dont want to know

Ian

[Lance]

Ian

PM sent.

[GAFF]

Originally Posted by Lance

I'm not gonna slate Rossi, but I think he'll start slipping down the leader board from now on in.

Casey seems to be the man doing the slipping

Bit of confusion at the start, mix up with grid positions. Did you see Casey after the race, the head is really starting to hang. None of the other Ducati's were anywhere near on form, whats up with them?

[farky77]

Originally Posted by GAFF

None of the other Ducati's were anywhere near on form, whats up with them?

None of them are EVER on form bar Casey!!

Ian

[Lance]

Originally Posted by GAFF

Did you see Casey after the race, the head is really starting to hang. None of the other Ducati's were anywhere near on form, whats up with them?

All seems a bit odd really, doesn't it? At both today's and the last race weekends, Stoner had a real look of worry and panic on his face. I really can't see the package being that good last season and so bad this season, especially considering the first 2008 GP result........I think Stoner and/or the bike will return to form very soon, however it's clear that he isn't going to have it all his own way this year........................should make for a real good seasons racing.

It also looks as if michelin have been busy over the winter months.

[farky77]

Originally Posted by Lance

It also looks as if michelin have been busy over the winter months.

I was thinking this also.
Looks like Rossi's decision to switch to Bridgestone MAY turn around and bite him on the ar$e??

Ian

[GAFF]

Originally Posted by Lance

All seems a bit odd really, doesn't it? At both today's and the last race weekends, Stoner had a real look of worry and panic on his face. I really can't see the package being that good last season and so bad this season, especially considering the first 2008 GP result........I think Stoner and/or the bike will return to form very soon, however it's clear that he isn't going to have it all his own way this year........................should make for a real good seasons racing.

It also looks as if michelin have been busy over the winter months.

Yea would agree alright, even the reaction when people get in his way, he's not the same easy going guy, something is really bothering him.

[farky77]

Originally Posted by GAFF

Yea would agree alright, even the reaction when people get in his way, he's not the same easy going guy, something is really bothering him.

Yeah, 11th and a 6th, THATS whats bothering him

Ian

[anonymouse]

Stoner :-
Looks like the other leading manufacturers have caught up with Ducati for power, and that indeed Michelin have greatly improved.
And, Valentino is going to be well peed if Bridgestone don't come up with the goods - reminiscent of the VW TV ad about switching to gold just when everyone else was moving away from it.

[CAJA]

Maybe Stoners a one hit wonder like Hayden? Yes maybe Rossi has made a mistake switching tyres but this is a new challenge and at the moment he is the best bridgestone rider. He hasn't done bad for non bridgestone tracks with two podiums. I am afraid to say we are witnessing a challenger to Rossi's crown. I certainly believe it did not slip loosing to Hayden in 2006 and Stoner in 2007 but Lorenzo is on fire at the moment.

[KenONeill]

Yeah, I pretty much agree with CAJA.

I like Jorge too. Actually, he reminds me of a younger Vale, with straight hair.

[farky77]

You cant help but like the guy. I said it to a mate yesterday and i'll say it again, I think we're looking at the next 'Rossi'

Ian

[CAJA]

Monday test times.

Like I said best Bridgestone rider at the moment.

1. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 36.455 secs
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 1min 36.707 secs
3. Andrea Dovizioso ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP (M) 1min 36.791 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 36.928 secs
5. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 37.145 secs
6. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP (M) 1min 37.146 secs
7. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 37.330 secs
8. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 37.617 secs
9. Shinya Nakano JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 37.725 secs
10. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 37.767 secs
11. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 1min 37.781 secs
12. Alex de Angelis RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 37.782 secs
13. John Hopkins USA Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 38.023 secs
14. Toni Elias SPA Alice Team (B) 1min 38.695 secs
15. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 1min 39.065 secs
16. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alice Team (B) 1min 39.223 secs
17. Marco Melandri ITA Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 39.725 secs

[farky77]

Originally Posted by CAJA

Monday test times.
Like I said best Bridgestone rider at the moment.

Yeah, at the moment. Suppose 2 out of 3 aint bad??
I'm one of Rossi's biggest fans, but he's gona have to get used to these Bridgestones quicker if he's wanting this years Title.
Lorenzo is going to be a bigger threat over a longer period of time than any previous rider i think??

Ian

[CAJA]

Originally Posted by farky77

Yeah, at the moment. Suppose 2 out of 3 aint bad??
I'm one of Rossi's biggest fans, but he's gona have to get used to these Bridgestones quicker if he's wanting this years Title.
Lorenzo is going to be a bigger threat over a longer period of time than any previous rider i think??

Ian

Second that with Lorenzo. Look doing something outside the box makes a true champion, what did they say when Rossi went to Yamaha. And who's been developing the Yamaha over the last few years for the likes of Lorenzo, Edwards and Toseland to benefit from. Lets see what happens in China a Bridgestone track ? I think its the Bridgestones getting used to the Yamaha rather that Rossi getting used to the tyres. This is brewing up to a cracker of a year. Three different winners in three races got to good for the sport.

[Jon TDI]

Lorenzo has "clicked" with the Yamaha package, just like Stoner did with the Ducati last year.

Just look at his stats so far this year:-
3 poles in 3 races.
3 podiums in 3 races.
A win in the 3rd race.

Very impressive for a rookie.