Yes, ALL the top riders already crashed at least once!

I think most people already realized for some time now that the 10th title is already getting too difficult for him to achieve. He can still be very competitive and steal a few wins here and there with some podiums but beating those young guns consistently is already too tough now. To be honest, he has been some kind of an underdog for several years now compared to JL & MM and now MV but people like to see him wins because of this old underdog position that he is already in now for some time. He did still able to beat JL for a few season before JL departed though, just unfortunately those that were non title ones (he was 2nd a few times and JL were below in the points) while when JL beat him were to win the titles.

Regardless, racing against guys 10-15 years younger is a feat in itself, and always running with the top at that.

With or without the 10th WC title, I think he already make himself a legend showing people not to give up on what you like. Keep pushing yourself forward.

I think after his contract ends he should still win titles but as Team SKY VR46 owner.

Yup agree, his status is already cemented by still being able to compete at such high level so late in his career. Him being able to win car races and rallies is also another incredible feat on its own. He's a true racer to the core.

schumi fails an elusive 8th title and rossi still seeking his missed out 10th title

whatever is the result both remains the greatest racing legend ever 2 graced the globe

Damn...Nicky Hayden didn't make it. RIP

one more legend gone..

RIP nicky

RIP champ You already join the other great champ in Heaven like daijiro katoh 250cc champ

This post has been edited by skylinelover: May 23 2017, 07:56 AM

Yeah when I read he had a severe brain damage, I knew he won't make it. RIP

RIP

as a racing fan reading this news makes me really sad

rip #69

Hmm not really agree with the first one though but that's another long topic for the other thread I suppose.

This post has been edited by 6UE5T: May 23 2017, 11:21 AM

I feel really sad today especially reading all the messages from other riders and teams. Even Mark Webber posted his condolences.

He is a world champ of the pinnacle of bike racing so a lot of people know him, hence that's why so many condolences.

Plus he is a nice chap around the paddock. Team mates with Rossi at Honda and Ducati but never had any bad blood.

Probably coz VR were always able to beat him as team mates!

the closest i ever get to mendiang nicky #69

i went to last year WSBK in Sipeng and my tix get upgraded for free and get the paddock pass..im still looking in my cloud which one still get the paddock of 2015 motogp pics i took with nicky...

at least i get to watch him win the last ever gp he won

race in peace nicky



This post has been edited by Daniel John: May 25 2017, 10:50 AM