MotoGp 2023

[Walt_M.]

Well, here we go again, last test before the season start at Portimão tomorrow and Sunday. I'm not sure if Video Pass will cover it but Crashnet will.

[fret not]

Now JUNE 9, and the track is MUGELLO/Italy.  This should be interesting since Marc Marquez is 'back', and several of the recently injured contenders have been declared fit for Sunday.  DUCATI country, but KTM and Honda are not so far away.  Sunday will tell the story.

[Walt_M.]

With 8 bikes in the field and 5 or 6 riders capable of winning, everywhere is Ducati country. Can't really fault Suzuki for withdrawing after last season. Maybe Yamaha should have followed as they are even less competitive. Oh well, maybe it'll rain.

[Walt_M.]

We've reached the summer break. Marquez has yet to complete a race and Ducati lost a sprint and 1 Gp. Exciting season, not. Doubt if I get video pass next year.

[Walt_M.]

Since there isn't anything interesting to discuss during the break, they are suggesting concessions for Honda and Yamaha who have never benefited from concessions. Of course Ducati who benefited from 5 years of concessions oppose the idea.

[Walt_M.]

Finally back to racing this weekend at Silverstone. Unlikely to have a much different podium but can I get an over/under on the number of times Marc Marquez crashes? 4-7.

[Walt_M.]

Scene of next mass first turn crash, Misano.

[fret not]

Fortunately first lap crashes are 'rare', but obviously they CAN happen.  It is rather amazing that they don't happen more frequently, which is a testament to the skill of the riders.

[Walt_M.]

There have been 3 this year including back to back the last 2 race weekends.