Silly Season Starts Early

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Re: Silly Season Starts Early

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ChrisW wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:38 pm
Yorick wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:26 pm Yeah. Wow. Must be a HUGE salary
Unless Pramac actually are going with Yamaha...?
They are supposed to have confirmed they are running Ducati next season.

I reckon George will go well at Aprilia. He's more consistent than Batboi and faster than Aleix.
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Thats the end of Jorges punt at the title this year then as i doubt Ducati will give him the help to take the No1 to another factory for 2025.

I wonder if Marquez will get some "quicker" engines ;)
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Skub wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:46 pm
ChrisW wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:38 pm
Yorick wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:26 pm Yeah. Wow. Must be a HUGE salary
Unless Pramac actually are going with Yamaha...?
They are supposed to have confirmed they are running Ducati next season.

I reckon George will go well at Aprilia. He's more consistent than Batboi and faster than Aleix.
I was secretly hoping to see Bez at the factory Aprilia team, but that's now only a possibility if Mav decides to leave. But Jorge will be a beast on the Aprilia. Plus he'll want revenge on Ducati...
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Bigyin wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:54 pm Thats the end of Jorges punt at the title this year then as i doubt Ducati will give him the help to take the No1 to another factory for 2025.

I wonder if Marquez will get some "quicker" engines ;)
Yeah. That makes sense. Why let Pecco crash trying too hard when they can drop power for JM, or something
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To be fair to the lad, he's clearly not getting the big seat at Ducati so he may as well. I really hope it doesn't scupper him for this season though.
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weeksy wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:57 pm To be fair to the lad, he's clearly not getting the big seat at Ducati so he may as well. I really hope it doesn't scupper him for this season though.
The red team want the number 1 plate. If other manufacturers were in the race, they'd back all their riders.

On the other hand, Pramac just signed a big contract to stay with Ducati.

They won't like it if things get messy.
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Feel sorry for Martin, if anyone deserves a factory Ducati ride it's him. I'd love him to kick Ducati's arse next year. Probably not but would be fab.
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Supermofo wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:40 pm Feel sorry for Martin, if anyone deserves a factory Ducati ride it's him. I'd love him to kick Ducati's arse next year. Probably not but would be fab.
Maybe Aprilia offered mucho more mullah?
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Also. A one team series is dull. Aprilia will have 2 top lads.
And Acosta on KTM.

Gonna be ace :D
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Considering Noale offered Fabio an alleged 8m, then what would they offer for the No1 plate on their bike next season?
I'm guessing if he brings the plate over then he gets €x+ or if not he gets €x.
It will be interesting to see if JM suffers a dip in form now!
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Sadlonelygit wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:24 am It will be interesting to see if JM's Ducati suffers a dip in reliability now!
FTFY...
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Sadlonelygit wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:24 am Considering Noale offered Fabio an alleged 8m,
The reports I read said €4million. Do you have a source for the €8m?
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mangocrazy wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 10:32 am
Sadlonelygit wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:24 am Considering Noale offered Fabio an alleged 8m,
The reports I read said €4million. Do you have a source for the €8m?
misread the $ offer, new glasses time.

4million euros.........wouldnt get out of bed for that!
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Word is Bastianini will join Gas Gas for 25.
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Only 8 riders have a contract for next season..
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Also silly season rumours that Honda haven’t made an offer to Joan Mir so looking for a ride or pondering stepping away and spending more time with the family which would be a shame as clearly has the talent to keep going…… shame he is on what is currently the poison chalice bike
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So, how long till Joe Robert’s signs for track house Aprilia and Raul getting the flick ?
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Blimey. Didn't expect Mav to jump ship. Maybe he wants to win on 4 different makes ;)
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Didn't see that coming - but Mav has been very guarded about where he would be headed in 2025 - now we know why. So who will Aprilia try to get as team mate for Jorge Martin in 2025? I'd be very keen to see Marco Bezzecchi on an Aprilia. Failing that, I'd say Joan Mir would be a good option.
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There's still some big names with multiple wins and no contract, yet.
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