Thread: MOTOGP

Originally Posted by Backspin

But then re passed on the last lap

That was quite a move.

Originally Posted by Shutree

That was quite a move.

What do you reckon. Is Bagnaia gonna win the title ?

Jorge Martin is only 13 points behind. He has a good chance me thinks

New work schedule, Thailand GP bang in the middle of my 2 weeks off.

Coincidence...?

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

New work schedule, Thailand GP bang in the middle of my 2 weeks off.

Coincidence...?

You getting tickets ? Take lots of pics. Lucky bastard. TLGP is on my bucket list

Tickets are not the problem, just waiting to see if I have a room.

My mates all got VIP packages this year so will find out the damage and weigh it up first.

I kinda like Midwest Burnout Competitions. Check out utubers - Vice Grip Garage and Sleeperdude.

Indonesia

Bagnaia missed out on Q2. He was bumped out. Worst qualifying position of the year for him.

The Australian GP has been brought forward to 1110 Thai time today due to weather predictions.

Sitting here offshore watching regular updates on the chat group of my mates tearing Buriram a new one since yesterday.

Bastards.

I didn't know British champion Keith Heuwen lived in Thailand for awhile

The Chang circuit is the best track on the schedule. Unbelievable race.

This weekend at Sepang; just three more weekends for the 2023 season
10-12 November - Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, Sepang
17-19 November - Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar., Lusail
24-26 November - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ricardo Tormo

Close at the top with Francesco Bagnaia 389 and Jorge Martin 376 well ahead of Mario Bezzechhi 310 points.

Thai times:

Looked like it was all to be over for Pecco after that high side a few months back.

He had a wobbly race or 2 then right back at it. Martin will still fancy his chances.

Not a good memory from our trip to Sepang 2011


Scanned through the entrants from that day in 2011, a few still racing in 2023 having moved up through the classes, and with their current standing in MotoGP:

125cc - Maverick Vinales (7th), Johan Zarco (6th), Jack Miller (10th), Brad Binder (4th)
Moto2 - Marc Marquez (14th), Aleix Espargaró (5th), Pol Espargaró (23rd), Stefan Bradl (26th)
Possibly more.

Correction, Thai times tomorrow are as follows
11:00-11:35 Moto3™15 Laps
12:15-12:55 Moto2™17 Laps
14:00-14:50 MotoGP™20 Laps

Originally Posted by prawnograph

125cc - Maverick Vinales (7th), Johan Zarco (6th), Jack Miller (10th), Brad Binder (4th)
Moto2 - Marc Marquez (14th), Aleix Espargaró (5th), Pol Espargaró (23rd), Stefan Bradl (26th)
Possibly more.

Jeezo, 12 years ago. Makes me wonder who was actually racing GP if all those guys were on the rower divisions.

Sprint today reads like it was a good race.

My Wifi on the rig couldn't handle it unfortunately.

Two more weekends of races and a maximum 74 points on offer
17-19 November - Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar., Lusail
24-26 November - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ricardo Tormo

412 Francesco Bagnaia
and
398 Jorge Martin

Marco Bezzecchi looks settled for third - on 323 points, nearest is Brad Binder a distant 4th on 254.

Hopefully Martin wins Qatar and brings the final race down to a thrilling decider.

I love this sport.

Just one more

24-26 November - Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, Ricardo Tormo

Bagnaia 21 points ahead with maximum 37 available to end the 2023 season

2023 Champion Francesco Bagnaia after placing 5th in the sprint and winning the final GP of the year
Jorge Martin won the sprint and crashed out in the GP

Final points:
Bagnaia 467
Martin 428
Bezzecchi 329



and ahead to 2024:

An American Nascar team has bought the satellite Aprilia team. Trackhouse Racing. This is an interesting outfit. They've only been around for 3 years and they won 6 races. They are the ones who brought in the New Zealander Shane vanGisbergen for one race to drive at the Chicago street race and won it.

They also entered the Camaro Nascar in the Lemans race and did way better than anyone expected.

Not a fan of the new VR/46 livery

MotoGP™ program for 2024

For 2024, 22 rounds have been scheduled, making this year the most action-packed season in race history. The series kicks off in Qatar and will visit Kazakhstan for the first time. The Grand Prix of Aragon returns this season after being missing from last year's calendar. Staying the same this year is the location of the final round with the riders set for Valencia on November 17, 2024.

1 March 10 Grand Prix of Qatar, Lusail
2 March 24 Grande Prémio de Portugal, Portimão
3 April 7 Gran Premio de la República Argentina, Termas de Río Hondo
4 April 14 Grand Prix of the Americas, Austin
5 April 28 Gran Premio de España, Jerez
6 May 12 Grand Prix de France, Le Mans
7 May 26 Gran Premi de Catalunya, Montmeló
8 June 2 Gran Premio d'Italia, Scarperia e San Piero
9 June 16 Grand Prix of Kazakhstan, Almaty
10 June 30 TT Assen, Assen
11 July 7 Grand Prix Deutschland, Hohenstein-Ernstthal
12 August 4 British Grand Prix, Silverstone
13 August 18 Grand Prix von Österreich, Spielberg
14 September 1 Gran Premio de Aragón, Alcañiz
15 September 8 Gran Premio di San Marino, Misano Adriatico
16 September 22, Grand Prix of India,Greater Noida
17 September 29 Grand Prix of Indonesia, Central Lombok
18 October 6 Grand Prix of Japan, Motegi
19 October 20 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Phillip Island
20 October 27 Thailand Grand Prix, Buriram
21 November 3 Grand Prix of Malaysia, Sepang
22 November 17 Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, Valencia

First races of 2024 this weekend 8-10 Mar: Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar

Thai times
Saturday 9 March:
23:00 MotoGP™ 11 Laps Sprint

Sunday 10 March:
21:00 Moto3™ 16 Laps (86.08 Km)
22:15 Moto2™ 18 Laps (96.84 Km)
Midnight / Monday 11 March
00:00 MotoGP™ 22 Laps (118.36 Km)

According to MotoGP, coverage for Thailand on PPTV-Ch36 and TrueVision SpoTV

The third round of the season, Argentina 5-7 April has been cancelled, and Kazakhstan 7-9 June may follow:
3 March 2024: Will the Kazakhstan MotoGP be cancelled?

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