"that made it hard for me, as the bike was difficult to ride and I couldn't push hard" doesn't sound like he's sharing the blame THAT much...
Another example of an athlete who hangs around too long and slowly embarasses himself with poor performance. He should have quit while at the top instead of going to Ducati to try to prove something. Shame.
Mick's words are ringing true, 'You get 10 years at the top'.
As much as I am not a Rossi fan, it is sad to see his performances this year.
Mick's words are ringing true, 'You get 10 years at the top'.
I tried to tell the Rossi fans this a while back, and they would have nothing of it....
The reality is, Moto GP is a tough tough series, the best in the World, and it has 4-5 very very fast young, hungry riders, who are now consistently faster than the great Champion.
:thumbup:
So why go to Ducati and try to compete with the likes of Stoner and Lorenzo? He's fabulously wealthy and can do anything he wants, I guess it is human drive to try to continue to compete but he should have gone out at the top.
Shame poor guy.
Moving to Ducati was stupid. Nothing beats Yamaha.
:cheer:
Nothing beats Yamaha....other than a Honda!
Nothing beats Yamaha....other than a Honda!
I tried to tell the Rossi fans this a while back, and they would have nothing of it....
The reality is, Moto GP is a tough tough series, the best in the World, and it has 4-5 very very fast young, hungry riders, who are now consistently faster than the great Champion.
:thumbup:
Franco Battaini completed a series of tests with both the GP11 and the G12, while Vittoriano Guareschi followed Valentino’s progress from the box, along with Filippo Preziosi.
“It was another positive test,” said Rossi. “We had a number of things to try, including a new step with the frame that I liked. The general feeling was good. I was already happy with the engine the first time I tried it, and now we’re also making progress with the rest of the bike. Naturally, we’ll have to see when the others try their 2012 bikes, but as far as we’re concerned, for the moment we’re satisfied; our bike is already good. Riding at Mugello is always a pleasure. On top of everything else, the conditions today were perfect, so in addition to the good work we carried out—because I did 80 laps—I enjoyed my time riding. Compliments to the circuit for the new additions; the main grandstand is really nice, and of course I hope to see Mugello filled with fans for the race.”
“For this test we brought an updated frame for Valentino to try,” echoed Filippo Preziosi, “along with several other interesting things, and I’m pleased to report that we received positive feedback. The lap times were better than at the last test, which is additional confirmation that we’re working in the right direction. A big thank-you to Valentino and Nicky, to all the guys on the Team, and Ducati, where they’re extremely committed and are working really hard.”
That first sentence is ridiculous. Last year at this time, he was the two-time defending champion. Typical hater talk.
The second part though, definitely true. Its nice to see some new contenders, even if simoncelli blows his podium every race.
2 x successive BUT he is actually a 6 x MotoGP champion.
1 x 500cc championship
1 x 250cc championship
1 x 125cc championship
I know the boys give Rossi a hard time, and being such a one-eyed, biased fanatic, I understand this.
But the stats speak for themselves.
No matter what is happening with him and the Ducati right now, he will go down in history as one of the greats.
Nothing can change that
I would just love to see him handle the red bike like the little blonde git did.
Then I'd really be happy.
The Aussie boys know that for me, I'm happy to see him out there. It will be a sad day for me when VR is no longer on the grid. They give me 5h1t, but it's all in good fun.
Still hate Casey though :BLAA: