German MotoGP

[Yorick]

MM is out of the race

He had big meeting this week with Honda big brass. Noises about the bike not being good enough.

But he keeps toeing the Honda corporate line. Maybe there's a gagging order in his contract?
I know the Japanese hate derogatory comments and criticism.

[ChrisW]

He's pulled out despite being passed fit to ride. I don't blame him.

[mangocrazy]

It's clear that the RCV is well behind the European bikes in just about every aspect of performance, but Honda do seem to be in denial. It strikes me that Marc's withdrawal from the race is the only way he can make the point to Honda without actually making derogatory remarks about the bike to the media.

I think it's the smart move, both on account of his physical and mental wellbeing, but also to drive the point home to Honda.

[Yorick]

He's pulled out despite being passed fit to ride. I don't blame him.

Aha. Suzi said it was on medical advice. I bet you're right.

[Yorick]

A statement from the Repsol Honda team simply read: "Marc Marquez has elected to miss the German Grand Prix after suffering a crash at Turn 7 during morning Warm Up." That sentence suggests it was purely Marquez's decision, rather than a joint decision with the team.

Speaking to Spanish TV, Marquez said that he didn't feel ready to race and has lots of bruises on his body and ankle, in addition to the small fracture

[Yorick]

MM is only 3rd best Honda. Barely ahead of little Dani

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[ChrisW]

Barely ahead of little Dani

Pedrosa's back for another wild card at San Marino btw, pleased about that.

[hawkati]

It wasn't all about Marc- I found the martin/bagpuss clash pretty compulsive viewing. Excellent race. Zarco up to 4th in the championship which in my biased opinion is a fine thing.

[Yorick]

It wasn't all about Marc- I found the martin/bagpuss clash pretty compulsive viewing. Excellent race. Zarco up to 4th in the championship which in my biased opinion is a fine thing.

Yeah. Zarco was talked about regarding getting dumped for an up and coming rider.
I reckon he's safe

[Skub]

Good dice at the front in the Ducati Cup GP. all 8 Ducs in the top 10. I don't know which company is the most fucked,Yamaha or Honda.

[Yorick]

I wonder if MM is crashing on purpose to make his point?

Conversely, Fab Frog is playing it safe

[ChrisW]

[Skub]

If George Martin decides to stop crashing,he'll be the man to beat.

[ChrisW]

If George Martin decides to stop crashing,he'll be the man to beat.

There's always producing music if the bike racing thing gets too stressful.

[Skub]

If George Martin decides to stop crashing,he'll be the man to beat.

There's always producing music if the bike racing thing gets too stressful.

Many strings to the man's bow.