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April 01, 2022, 03:58:25 PM
Toprak Razgatlioglu managed to win the 2021 World Superbike Championship. Toprak has a contract with Yamaha until the end of 2023. Toprak says he will move on to the MotoGP World Championship if he joins the factory team. For this, Quartararo's deal should not be extended. Toprak is a very talented person and Quartararo may not be signed for this.
April 01, 2022, 07:41:56 AM
I don't see removal of Monaco very likely, despite that's impossible to race there.
Yeah, they will always keep Monaco, the most boring race of the season. Once qualifying is over, the points are basically settled... unless of course you trash your car after securing pole, and then get ruled out of the race, not that that would ever happen.
April 01, 2022, 01:56:43 AM
The propriety is from the USA so I think it is normal.
Also not a big deal if they keep increasing the number of the races in one year I can be only happier.
https://i.imgur.com/gppkSuQ.png
Source: https://www.racefans.net/2022/03/31/f1-new-las-vegas-street-circuit/
The track seem to have some potential
Well, currently we already have 23 races in calendar and according to current contract it can't exceed 24 races. So, some talks already started about removing one of current tracks from calendar:Also not a big deal if they keep increasing the number of the races in one year I can be only happier.
https://i.imgur.com/gppkSuQ.png
Source: https://www.racefans.net/2022/03/31/f1-new-las-vegas-street-circuit/
The track seem to have some potential
https://the-race.com/formula-1/which-gps-are-at-risk-as-vegas-forces-f1-calendar-rotation/
Monaco, Spa and Paul Ricard is at risk to be removed. Ok, I wouldn't miss French GP, I don't see removal of Monaco very likely, despite that's impossible to race there. But if they will remove Spa because of this track, I will be mad.
BTW, Las Vegas GP race will be on Saturday, 10 PM local time. I think it means that race will be 7 AM on Sunday in most of Europe
At first I thought what will be the time of this race as probably Europeans would be ready to go to work on Monday but that is a good solution to run it at 10 PM in the local time.Most people from the official Instagram F1 page were not happy commenting things like "We race for money" and "We can have a full F1 season running through the USA only" while I personally liked the track and it is in a really great place to be,the famous Vegas,you simply can't hate Vegas.
April 01, 2022, 12:08:26 AM
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For a period of five years Yamaha has always been there in every season to enliven the competition and fight for the world title. Will the positive trend be there again this year ? where Yamaha didn't have a lot of power in its engine for this year and even looks very low when compared to other manufacturers for now.
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March 31, 2022, 10:38:04 PM
BREAKING: Due to logistical issues, the #ArgentinaGP schedule has been changed, so there will be no track action on Friday (Source: MotoGp)
Big update to the regular schedule here at #ArgentinaGP Get used to the new layout, this weekend's action will be packed #MotoGP #Motorsport #Motorcycle #Racing
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Hopefully there won't be anything new that can hinder the MotoGP Race in Argentina this time because it's been two years since there's been a MotoGP race there.
And I'm really looking forward to the Race there in dry conditions because it can present beautiful moments like those that have happened in the past.
March 31, 2022, 08:40:49 PM
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It is unfortunate that there are two Honda drivers who will not participate in the Argentine Grand Prix due to serious problems and one of them is Takaki Nakagami who has tested positive for Covid-19 so he has to completely miss the Argentina series.
Meanwhile, Marquez himself will be replaced by the usual rider, Stefan Bradl for a while. This really made the Honda team slump and especially the manufacturer because they had to collect more points in the races earlier this season.
March 31, 2022, 06:11:58 PM
The propriety is from the USA so I think it is normal.
Also not a big deal if they keep increasing the number of the races in one year I can be only happier.
https://i.imgur.com/gppkSuQ.png
Source: https://www.racefans.net/2022/03/31/f1-new-las-vegas-street-circuit/
The track seem to have some potential
Well, currently we already have 23 races in calendar and according to current contract it can't exceed 24 races. So, some talks already started about removing one of current tracks from calendar:Also not a big deal if they keep increasing the number of the races in one year I can be only happier.
https://i.imgur.com/gppkSuQ.png
Source: https://www.racefans.net/2022/03/31/f1-new-las-vegas-street-circuit/
The track seem to have some potential
https://the-race.com/formula-1/which-gps-are-at-risk-as-vegas-forces-f1-calendar-rotation/
Monaco, Spa and Paul Ricard is at risk to be removed. Ok, I wouldn't miss French GP, I don't see removal of Monaco very likely, despite that's impossible to race there. But if they will remove Spa because of this track, I will be mad.
BTW, Las Vegas GP race will be on Saturday, 10 PM local time. I think it means that race will be 7 AM on Sunday in most of Europe
March 31, 2022, 05:27:48 PM
Later tonight F1 is going to announce about Las Vegas GP from 20223:
https://twitter.com/F1/status/1509183828593717260
How cool, another city track with 90° turns. I'm already excited. Not. 3 GP's in USA, isn't it's too much?
https://twitter.com/F1/status/1509183828593717260
How cool, another city track with 90° turns. I'm already excited. Not. 3 GP's in USA, isn't it's too much?
The propriety is from the USA so I think it is normal.
Also not a big deal if they keep increasing the number of the races in one year I can be only happier.
Source: https://www.racefans.net/2022/03/31/f1-new-las-vegas-street-circuit/
The track seem to have some potential
March 31, 2022, 05:22:05 PM
Las Vegas track will definitely be awesome. I believe that if the situation is all about "money", then Las Vegas could provide so much money for F1 for sure. I mean look at the Saudi Arabia situation, they have talked about how they have to stay because they were afraid what happened to WWE would have happened to them as well. That's not really understandable, just because they paid you some money, you are fine with going to a place where you are afraid of leaving?
There was a bomb going off just 7 miles from the track ffs. Las Vegas could be a way to replace Saudi Arabia GP, which way they will be capable of actually providing the viewers a decent track as well.
There was a bomb going off just 7 miles from the track ffs. Las Vegas could be a way to replace Saudi Arabia GP, which way they will be capable of actually providing the viewers a decent track as well.
March 31, 2022, 06:35:46 AM
Is it the same track as the f1 right?
The track was changed specifically for MotoGP only, while for F1 racing it will remain the same as before, so the changes made are still passable and not permanently closed.Quote
Have they changed only that spot on the track?
Those changes are for MotoGP only for safety reasons, so there won't be the same changes for F1, that's the news I know. March 31, 2022, 06:02:43 AM
CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, estimates that Marc Marquez will only return to race in the Portuguese MotoGP at the Algarve Circuit, Portimao, April 22-24 2022. This he stated to Speedweek, Wednesday (30/3/2022), the day after Repsol Honda announced Marquez had to be absent from the Argentine Series 1-3 April.
Ezpeleta believes that apart from being absent in Argentina, Marquez will also be absent from the racing week at his favorite circuit, namely Circuit of The Americas, Austin on April 8-10. The reason is, despite stating that Marquez's eye condition continues to improve, dr. Sanchez Dalmau wants the Spanish rider to be optimal in undergoing therapy.
"Diplopia this time doesn't affect Marc as much as it did in October. I also hope he can return to riding as soon as possible. Maybe he will try it at Portimao on April 24. However, it seems that his rest period could be longer," said Ezpeleta.
Source: Bola.net / gpnews.ig
Ezpeleta believes that apart from being absent in Argentina, Marquez will also be absent from the racing week at his favorite circuit, namely Circuit of The Americas, Austin on April 8-10. The reason is, despite stating that Marquez's eye condition continues to improve, dr. Sanchez Dalmau wants the Spanish rider to be optimal in undergoing therapy.
"Diplopia this time doesn't affect Marc as much as it did in October. I also hope he can return to riding as soon as possible. Maybe he will try it at Portimao on April 24. However, it seems that his rest period could be longer," said Ezpeleta.
Source: Bola.net / gpnews.ig
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March 31, 2022, 03:28:37 AM
I think it's not difficult because Indonesia has already a circuit with international scale which can use the young talent to practice. but what is needed is not only that, the racer is must being study from Racer pro and implement the guidelines, so that they are not limited to moto2 and moto3 only.
What you say is not wrong because racing facilities have also started in Indonesia, but believe me that this is not easy for anyone because abroad there are racing schools that only educate children for racing events, for example Cev Repsol and Academy VR46 which is in Italy, where all Italian racers can train there as long as they participate in the Academy. Meanwhile, in Indonesia it is still not complete for racing facilities because what a rider needs is not only a circuit, but many other things that must be supported for them. March 31, 2022, 12:23:43 AM
The new aerodynamics has reshuffled the cards, but it is fundamentally different than the aerodynamics via wind deflectors and wings before because of the "ground effect". I think it will be much more difficult in the future to change the aerodynamics so that the car behind is negatively affected.
I'll have to read up on why the ground effect was banned in the 1980/90s, perhaps for safety reasons, "porposing"?
This was the reason, new ownership of F1 wanted more and more closer fights, they do not care if the fight is for the 8th spot or first spot, they just want people to fight for each spot. We all know that we had years and years where the positions was so rock solid that there would be 10+ second difference between the cars all the time, most probably even more differences, and by the end of the race there weren't too much risk of changing positions.I'll have to read up on why the ground effect was banned in the 1980/90s, perhaps for safety reasons, "porposing"?
This is why they shuffled things around and made it a bit more closer, nowadays we could see positions changing even during the last 5 laps and that's not irregular, that is by design and will continue to happen for the rest of the season.
March 30, 2022, 09:17:56 PM
I am also very proud when I see young Indonesians win in the event, because it can also be a very good capital to go to a higher racing event because until now there are no Indonesian riders in the MotoGP class except below.
I just read the news, I admit he is still young and quite talented, but for ride in MotoGP I believe he still need for many experience in Moto3 and Moto2. I remembered he was ever ride in Moto2 for replace Dimas Eki, but he ride is not as expected, so that back ride in Moto3. I'm proud for him, i hope he returns back to moto2 and won like he was today.Moreover, the potential of foreign riders is no less good than the riders in Indonesia, so it requires a very extra struggle in terms of fighting many racers in Moto3.
And I will also be quite proud if he can do well in the future.
March 30, 2022, 05:40:04 PM
Later tonight F1 is going to announce about Las Vegas GP from 20223:
https://twitter.com/F1/status/1509183828593717260
How cool, another city track with 90° turns. I'm already excited. Not. 3 GP's in USA, isn't it's too much?
https://the-race.com/motogp/final-version-of-red-bull-ring-motogp-track-changes-revealed/
F1 and other racing series will use same old layout and for Moto GP they added extra chicane. Red Bull Ring is great track for F1, but it don't suits that well for Moto GP in terms of security.
https://twitter.com/F1/status/1509183828593717260
How cool, another city track with 90° turns. I'm already excited. Not. 3 GP's in USA, isn't it's too much?
Is it the same track as the f1 right?
Have they changed only that spot on the track?
From what I read in this article, these changes are mad just for Moto GP: Have they changed only that spot on the track?
https://the-race.com/motogp/final-version-of-red-bull-ring-motogp-track-changes-revealed/
F1 and other racing series will use same old layout and for Moto GP they added extra chicane. Red Bull Ring is great track for F1, but it don't suits that well for Moto GP in terms of security.
March 30, 2022, 03:58:08 PM
Modification of the Red Bull Ring track to Turn 2 has been completed with a new chicane added for safety.
Is it the same track as the f1 right?
Have they changed only that spot on the track?
March 30, 2022, 01:07:56 PM
^ The best engineering teams are Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes. I'd say the most noticeable improvement could come from Mercedes. Being so dominant in the V6 hybrid era, I don't think they'll just be sitting down and do nothing. They prolly get another engine mode up or find a loop hole to get an edge.
From a betting perspective, just get ready to bet on Hamilton at quali and the race if you see a sudden shift in momentum. I don't think Toto Wolff and his boys are done.
From a betting perspective, just get ready to bet on Hamilton at quali and the race if you see a sudden shift in momentum. I don't think Toto Wolff and his boys are done.
March 30, 2022, 12:24:52 PM
That Ferrari power unit looks like it could still go faster as the season passes.
I think all cars will improve as the season progresses. It's the start of a new era, and development will be rapid. I expect both Ferrari and Red Bull to bring significant upgrades. So it's too early to call the best car over the whole season. But yeah, at the moment RB and Ferrari are pretty close.
Mercedes have said they're bringing a big upgrade and hope to unlock the potential of the car... but I'm not convinced. It's a huge deficit to make up, particularly when Ferrari and RB will be improving too. Best Merc can hope for is third this season.
I get the hate. I hate Hamilton too no matter how good he is on the track. [...] And Alonso was somewhat of a d*ck too in his day when he was winning.
For me one key difference between Hamilton and Verstappen was the way Hamilton handled the aftermath of the fiasco at the end of last season, congratulating Verstappen. If the scenario had been the other way round, there is zero chance Verstappen would have congratulated Hamilton.
Alonso, yeah, he could be a bit of an idiot, but I think his class as a driver more than compensates for that. I just don't rate Verstappen as highly, he's fast, yes, but he doesn't really have any racecraft or tactical nous, he just drives at people and expects them to move out of the way, he's a bit of a blunt instrument.
March 30, 2022, 07:57:42 AM
Anyway.. I have a feeling Leclerc wins the Aussie GP.
It depends on the layout of the track,Ferrari was winning in the technical part of the track while on the top speed parts Redbull completely crashed it and it was just for the bravery of Verstappen that he won the race.Perez has a lot to offer I think but he needs just a bit more time,maybe he was "drunk" from the success of being the first Mexican to ever get Pole position in F1.I think the layout of the Australian GP offers both technical parts and both top speed parts,DRS should play an important role here also and I think from what I have seen in the first two races the win will be either a Ferrari or a Redbull.
They are doing better on the straights right now which mercedes was beating them last year, but they are worse in the turning points which they were beating mercedes last year. In this case, Ferrari will have a slight better advantage if you ask me because there are a few very sharp corners in aussie track.The first one is not bad but the second one and the one before the pitlane entry are very sharp and if they have to do like an "almost full stop" turn like we do in the f1 games, then they will certainly face a lot of trouble from Ferrari. It's cool to see the next generation facing each other, these two could dominate the next 10 years of F1 together, an amazing rivalry is getting born.
Again, swogerino might have gotten it wrong because in quali of the Saudi Arabia GP it was both the Ferrari cars that were the fastest in sector 1 which were mostly straights. Red Bull was fastest at sector 2, the more technical part of the track. Sector 3 was mixed with Perez the fastest since he might have made a fluke fastest lap at at Q1. Lol. But yeah.. You get the point. We need coinlocket$ to chime in here and confirm.
March 30, 2022, 06:33:35 AM
Modification of the Red Bull Ring track to Turn 2 has been completed with a new chicane added for safety.
"Speed reduction required in #MotoGP in this part of the track." - Herman Tilke ️
#AustrianGP #RedBullRing #Source: crashnet_motogp
"Speed reduction required in #MotoGP in this part of the track." - Herman Tilke ️
#AustrianGP #RedBullRing #Source: crashnet_motogp
I personally really agree with this improvement because considering there have been some very fatal accidents in the past at the grand prix event there and this improvement is solely for the purpose of safety of the drivers this year. What do you all think about this ? is it very good or vice versa.
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