Moto GP, Austria 2... MArtin again ?

[weeksy]

What's the thoughts then ? No real reason Martin can't carry on his run ? Zarco to find more ? Miller to stay upright ?

Yamaha ... well they're a bit lost aren't they... Cal and Rossi propping up the back, Quat a little off the pace... WTF are they going to do.

Mir and Rins, well, not exactly setting the world on fire...

It's a very very weird couple of seasons.

[weeksy]

LOL i wish they'd stop talking about Dixon getting the MotoGP bike... now it's him getting it for Silverstone... Why the heck would Yamaha put Dixon on the factory Yamaha.

Speaking of the Yamaha, apparently Vinales last 2 laps were 5s per lap off the pace, but using max throttle rpm.

[Tricky]

I think he'll be in the mix but I don't think Martin will do it again this weekend- I'm backing Quartararo or Mir for the win, with at least one of the KTMs to be on the podium

[weeksy]

1 Jorge Martin SPA Pramac Ducati (GP21)* 1'22.643s 7/7 315k
2 Fabio Quartararo FRA Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) +0.034s 3/8 309k
3 Francesco Bagnaia ITA Ducati Team (GP21) +0.420s 8/9 315k
4 Johann Zarco FRA Pramac Ducati (GP21) +0.477s 7/7 313k
5 Marc Marquez SPA Repsol Honda (RC213V) +0.584s 7/7 313k
6 Jack Miller AUS Ducati Team (GP21) +0.677s 8/8 314k
7 Joan Mir SPA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) +0.735s 6/10 309k
8 Aleix Espargaro SPA Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) +0.780s 7/7 312k
9 Miguel Oliveira POR Red Bull KTM (RC16) +0.856s 8/8 310k
10 Brad Binder RSA Red Bull KTM (RC16) +0.925s 7/8 314k
11 Pol Espargaro SPA Repsol Honda (RC213V) +1.095s 7/7 317k
12 Takaaki Nakagami JPN LCR Honda (RC213V) +1.347s 3/7 309k
Qualifying 1:
13 Alex Rins SPA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1'23.47s 8/9 309k
14 Alex Marquez SPA LCR Honda (RC213V) 1'23.535s 8/9 311k
15 Enea Bastianini ITA Avintia Ducati (GP19)* 1'23.79s 4/9 313k
16 Iker Lecuona SPA KTM Tech3 (RC16) 1'23.825s 6/8 306k
17 Luca Marini ITA Sky VR46 Avintia Ducati (GP19)* 1'23.834s 6/7 310k
18 Valentino Rossi ITA Petronas Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1'23.939s 3/7 306k
19 Danilo Petrucci ITA KTM Tech3 (RC16) 1'24.405s 4/8 308k
20 Cal Crutchlow GBR Petronas Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1'24.509s 7/8

[the_priest]

Well, Martin looks like he is hungry for another win and able to back it up. Fabio is there to upset and Bagnaia and Zarco are definitely in the mix. Marquez is close enough to trouble them if his race pace and arm can hold out. Binder's race pace and late charge might cause excitements.

[Bigyin]

Speaking of the Yamaha, apparently Vinales last 2 laps were 5s per lap off the pace, but using max throttle rpm.

Have you seen the video onboard , he bangs the bike off the rev limiter twice when no need for it while cruising in, once in the pit entry ........... that was after the last 2 laps where he ran it in a gear off top right up near the limiter hence 5 secs slower.

It was almost as if he was trying to fuck the engine to explain his poor performance and completely forgot about data logging and on board cameras

[weeksy]

McPhee going well in morning practice.

[weeksy]

Well moto3 was as it always is, awesome.

Decent result for McPhee with a 7th and ahead of his team mate. But the battle at the front was where it's at. Awesome stuff with lots of overtakes

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Well that was an interesting race ending

[the_priest]

Well, Martin looks like he is hungry for another win and able to back it up. Fabio is there to upset and Bagnaia and Zarco are definitely in the mix. Marquez is close enough to trouble them if his race pace and arm can hold out. Binder's race pace and late charge might cause excitements.

Well, seems I got the mix more or less right.... I'll take the Fantasy Points happily enough.

[weeksy]

Ha ha ha. That all got crazy!!!?

[Bigyin]

Good race as the weather threw in a load of additional problems to deal with ....... roll the dice on tyres and see what comes out with your gamble. Wont spoil it for those waiting for the ITV4 highlights

Absolute crackers

[lostboy]

Well moto3 was as it always is, awesome.

Decent result for McPhee with a 7th and ahead of his team mate. But the battle at the front was where it's at. Awesome stuff with lots of overtakes

Usually my favourite race of the weekend, but this week..........

[weeksy]

Speaking after the race, Binder said: "I went to bed last night thinking all I want today is a podium. It’s been so long! It’s been the longest (stretch of time) in I don’t know how many years since I was on the podium.

"I’ve been close a few times, had a few fourth places, but haven’t been back. To be honest, I was having a horrendous race before I decided to stay out and everyone else came in.

"The rear tyre was like nothing I’ve had all weekend. Everytime I tried braking it would just slide everywhere. I’d open the throttle and just wouldn’t go forward.

"I was having a huge struggle out there, but when I saw it starting to rain I closed up onto the front group and was thinking there’s just four laps to go. I could see the guys getting ready to go in, because I saw Marc [Marquez] look behind him and I couldn’t decide whether I should go or not.

"I just decided in the last moment when I saw the group pull in to the pits to just try. The first lap was good, but the last two were something else.

"The last lap the brakes went completely cold and so did the tyres. I really struggled to stay on track. But anyway, sometimes you have to take the gamble and today it worked. I’m super happy about that."

The win for Binder is his second ever in the premier class following his maiden victory at Brno last season.

Binder joked about using the advice of his brother Darryn who had previously said he was ‘impressed’ with how much grip the dry tyres had in the wet, when debating whether to pit or not.

Binder said: "I remember my brother (Darryn Binder) telling me that he was impressed with how much grip there was in the wet with slicks, so I think that had something to do with it [laughs].

"But you know what, I would happily have crashed giving it a go. At the end of the day I’m really happy to be here right now."

[Skub]

I finally got to watch the racing today. Top entertainment,in awe of Binder.

I almost looked like VR46 was going to blag a podium too!

[Noggin]

I tried watching the highlights on ITV4 earlier in the week, bu the snooker overran so I missed the excitement!!!

Just watched it now - blooming awesome!!! It helps that I have a South African friend out here who described his feelings rather well on FB after the race!! Even knowing the outcome that was so exciting to watch!!!! AWESOME!!!