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Suzuki are running their take on the Ducati rear aero devices in FP1 today. Suggests there must be something to it, although aesthetically I'm still not a fan.

ChrisW wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:57 am Suzuki are running their take on the Ducati rear aero devices in FP1 today. Suggests there must be something to it, although aesthetically I'm still not a fan.

Looks better in the alternative colours

I had to double take, I thought it said 4 Pints on his arse.

It's a thing now,isn't it.

Did FP1 and FP2 happen? I set the box,but no recording.

Kawasaki had a spoiler on the back of the ZXR750 in the 90s.

There was some sort of logistics issue so only FP1 today, which was longer than usual. Started around 7am our time.

ChrisW wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:55 pm There was some sort of logistics issue so only FP1 today, which was longer than usual. Started around 7am our time.

That'd be the reason,then.

Skub wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:46 pm Did FP1 and FP2 happen? I set the box,but no recording.

Me too.
I found highlights on YT though.
Was impressed with Cal, spent most of the session in the top 10, ended up 17th but only 0.6 sec off Miller.

You know it's getting Autumnn-y when you're up early on a weekend to watch a Japanese GP and it's raining, alot.

Yeah glad I never sat through it all.

FP2 standings - Q1 has a few names in it:

Well it's wet, but at least they're putting in a qualification session

The gravel-trap trolleys that the Japanese marshals have a re brilliant! Simple but effective.

Welcome back Mr Marquez.

Shitty weather,I hope it's better for the race,because that was a dull,bleak spectacle.

Forecast's better for tomorrow, just of rain overnight then overcast for the day. Wonder if Marquez can hold on in the dry?

So what’s the forum consensus on the effects of electronic rider aids in rubbish weather?
Do we have (still) the best rider in the world on pole in Motegi due to conditions, as opposed to the best electronics package in the world on pole!
I’m inclined to think we do

100%

The Honda is multi world champ because of Marquez, not the other way around.

He's head and shoulders above anyone else despite the Honda. If he's fit, he'll dominate the championship again.

Don't get me wrong, the rest are brilliant. But he's brillianter