We won't know until he rides the bike. Last Couple of races all Honda riders seem to improve their performance and finally score decent points especially after the test. Since joining MotoGP, MM has only ridden the Honda (imo more tailored to his style). No disrespect to him but Honda over the years has put all their focus on MM, with his temporary absence, they had to restrategize and shift their focus to other riders. It would be great if Alex stayed on and beat Marq regularly next year. On the other hand, it probably is an advantage for Pol when he joins next year as there will be different configurations to try and see what works for him.

It was 99% sure he will be there.

Ducati really struggling.

I agree to this. I think Honda should let someone else ride besides Bradl, he seems the only one not performing well. Since MM is out for the rest of the season should give other riders a chance. Maybe Alvaro Bautista or another Japanese rider.

Bautista did a good job when he replaced a rider in motogp last time out. I am sure there's a Japanese rider in tge all Japan championship that could be given a chance. Would still be fi ishing round same position as Bradl so won't make much difference lol. But it will keep Japan bosses happy.

Yes, great ride by him but if Taka didn't crash, who knows what could have been. With TN and AM crash yeaterday, no one has not finished a race this season.

Was really hoping he'd crash.

Gerloff showed great potential later in WSBK season but yeah, was expecting Toprak or maybe Kohta Nozane. Lorenzo admitted in talks with Aprilia and only tested the 2019 bike. I think something not right with the Lorenzo-Yamaha deal from the start. Hope Rossi recovers well, still want to see a win from him this season to make this season even more amazing. Also hoping MM return for final race too.

Another test to take before can race.

Btw Yamaha docked 50 points and Petronas SRT 37 points for technical infringement.

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/11/05/y...r-points/354054

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Team, rider not affected. Now Ducati leading manufacturer. Crazy season.

I was hoping Same Lowes to crash out and he did, I was hoping Mir to crash but he didn't lol.

Seems like Moto3 and Moto2 getting more interesting in the championship point of view. Still no clear leader yet. MotoGP probably still a chance for Suzuki internal fight for 1st and Petronas SRT fight for 3rd.

Congrats btw to HS55 for securing a ride with NTS Racing. Hope the chassis improves next year so he can regularly be in the points.

Yeah, unlikely to make an appearance anymore this year.

Not that many seats available except for top team. Not that HS55 not good but he can't take chances that they will knock on his door. C-19 has changed the situation for everyone. I think a few Moto2 and Moto3 teams will probably withdraw next year. NTS is still new. Probably same situation for him like last year in KTM. Like KTM previous years, NTS is having up and down races with many rider changes due to injuries. If Tech 3 stuck with HS55 this year, we don't know what could have been.

Iannone gets 4 year ban. Kinda sad for him. His career is effectively over. Good luck in his future endeavours.

Crutchlow going to be Yamaha test rider? I guess Lorenzo didn't add on any value. Waste of money for Yamaha. Not even doing promos or what for Yamaha.

"Marginally positive" then negative and negative.

Congrats to Mir. Great last lap battle for Morbidelli and Miller, made me cringe all the way. Time to focus on next year. Hopefully Crutchlow can help Yamaha a lot next year. Still don't know who's taking the 2nd Aprilia seat. My wish(ful thinking) is for HS55 to be the surprise rider. He's ridden the Yamaha and KTM and he is relatively cheap lol. Can spend the extra money on development.

Yup. Title win a bit hollow this year without fans flocking the podium. The irony of MV joining Yamaha to win, but Suzuki beat him to it. Still got Moto2 and Moto3 to look forward to. It's really heating up.