Aaron Slight? I'd say Haga was most successful rider not to win a championship. Don't forget Fogarty. I remember one season the top runners had number 1,11 & 111 fighting closely together regularly. I think Aaron Slight was no 111.

FB63 really losing ground, that's a costly mistake. Luca Marini seems to get better with the GP22.

The M1 is regarded as the most rider friendly bike on the grid. It had speed, and stability. The last few years the others caught up on speed and stability while they have only made slight improvements.

BTW, can't predict what's gonna happen tomorrow as weather will be a major factor. Miller gets another similar penalty for impeding MV.

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Great race in all 3 categories. FB was unlucky last race, now he is the lucky one as he has the chance to catch up. Never seen FQ crash twice in one race, great ride by Bezzechi and AE and Top Gun.

Yeah, I expect AE to take the fight to the end. FB is too far back but mathematically still a chance. Last season he was very strong on the 2nd part of the season. Traditionally Yamaha goes backwards in the second half. Big advantage to Aprilia though as they still have their concessions and therefore still can develop the bike further.

Great race for F1, hope as exciting for MotoGP.

This post has been edited by Aydee: Jul 4 2022, 08:54 AM

https://www.crash.net/motogp/feature/100730...oprak-exclusive

This article explains a lot of things on why some riders have faded in performance.

I'd disagree, even though both on Yamaha's but totally different bike characteristics. As explained by Dovi, you can't brake as hard on the MotoGP bike, it's strength lies in the corner speed. Toprak loves stoppees.

It's so fast in corners that they touch the ground with their elbows instead of knees, especially the new generation of riders.

Such a shame, I am hoping he gets another chance with another manufacturer. He is a fast rider but somehow can't gel with the current version M1. Hoping at least for him to switch over to WSBK for a swansong.

SpoTV no show live, had to stream. Ironically he got his first triple win when he is not as dominant as last year. Almost got it last year but I think he had to drop one place because he was on the green.

More like the 2nd Dani Pedrosa.

You beat me to it lol. If TN stays with LCR, I wonder how the relationship will go, Rins has been very critical of TN's riding lately.

You have a point there haha.

Going elsewhere is a big risk at his age.

Hafizh Syahrin was pretty quick in FP1 yesterday, he placed 11th. Was around the same place in FP2 but that lap was cancelled then he crashed. Hope he carries the momentum in the races.

Moto2 refugees top 3 in Supersport race.

1.Baldasari
2.Bulega
3.Manzi

Dovi will retire after San Marino GP, Crashlow will replace.. What a shame.

I think first time in awhile I see FQ struggling to match the other riders, he seemed fast before the LLP. Amazing ride for Aleix to stick behind FQ after his crash in FP.

I agree with you totally. For this track I remember Rossi missed being crashed into by inches. That was scary to watch.