2010 Moto GP round 8, Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland. *Spoilers*

[Spidey]

The difference between Spies (4th) to Dovi (10th) and Edwards (13th) is not much different than the gap from Spies (4th) to Hayden (3rd).

Four interesting things there:

Pedro is fast.  (he wants to keep his Repsol ride)
Lorenzo is struggling a bit.
Rossi is the GOAT.
Spies on pace at a new track.  

[derby]

Spies on pace at a new track.  

first time here, but it's a tight, ama-like track.

[Spidey]

It's good to see DeAngelis back as well.  Hopefully, he can stay away from other riders (and the asphalt).  Next up  . . .  getting Elias back to GP.  I don't know why I feel so bad for those two guys.  They were doing well last year in the standings when it became apparent they were going to lose their rides.  

[gm2]

What version of *walk* was he doing?

Normal or hurts like a sumpregnant dog?

looks like he has a sprained ankle.

Four interesting things there:

Pedro is fast.  (he wants to keep his Repsol ride)

he's always fast here.  and no way will repsol get rid of him =)

Spies on pace at a new track. 

not that that's not totally great... but isn't it almost expected at this point?  dude has no problem with never having seen a place before.  somehow.

It's good to see DeAngelis back as well.  Hopefully, he can stay away from other riders (and the asphalt).  Next up  . . .  getting Elias back to GP.  I don't know why I feel so bad for those two guys.  They were doing well last year in the standings when it became apparent they were going to lose their rides. 

uhh.  i feel that way for toni, yes.  CrashAngelis is a make the beast with two backsing liability.

[Spidey]

uhh.  i feel that way for toni, yes.  CrashAngelis is a make the beast with two backsing liability.

Maybe I'm just being nostalgic and have forgotten how disgusted I was with him last year.  I really liked him at the beginning of last season. 

[gm2]

Maybe I'm just being nostalgic and have forgotten how disgusted I was with him last year.  I really liked him at the beginning of last season. 

you just liked his helmet.

[Rufus120]

Ok this is just bat sh*t crazy.  I had a close buddy break his leg "worse" than Rossi in the same area and it took him close to a year to be back to normal.  Six weeks later and Rossi is still right there, jesus that guy is amazing.  Personally no matter what happens, I can't wait for sunday.

FP 2
Pos.   Num.   Rider   Nation   Team   Bike   Km/h   Time   Gap 1st/Prev.
1   99   Jorge LORENZO   SPA   Fiat Yamaha Team   Yamaha   279.9   1'22.253   
2   27   Casey STONER   AUS   Ducati Team   Ducati   280.2   1'22.393   0.140 / 0.140
3   46   Valentino ROSSI   ITA   Fiat Yamaha Team   Yamaha   275.2   1'22.686   0.433 / 0.293
4   26   Dani PEDROSA   SPA   Repsol Honda Team   Honda   282.9   1'22.753   0.500 / 0.067
5   14   Randy DE PUNIET   FRA   LCR Honda MotoGP   Honda   276.8   1'22.859   0.606 / 0.106
6   4   Andrea DOVIZIOSO   ITA   Repsol Honda Team   Honda   280.3   1'22.988   0.735 / 0.129
7   11   Ben SPIES   USA   Monster Yamaha Tech 3   Yamaha   275.0   1'23.062   0.809 / 0.074
8   69   Nicky HAYDEN   USA   Ducati Team   Ducati   276.4   1'23.202   0.949 / 0.140
9   40   Hector BARBERA   SPA   Paginas Amarillas Aspar   Ducati   281.3   1'23.262   1.009 / 0.060
10   58   Marco SIMONCELLI   ITA   San Carlo Honda Gresini   Honda   274.6   1'23.392   1.139 / 0.130
11   5   Colin EDWARDS   USA   Monster Yamaha Tech 3   Yamaha   273.8   1'23.395   1.142 / 0.003
12   36   Mika KALLIO   FIN   Pramac Racing Team   Ducati   278.9   1'23.674   1.421 / 0.279
13   19   Alvaro BAUTISTA   SPA   Rizla Suzuki MotoGP   Suzuki   277.3   1'23.703   1.450 / 0.029
14   41   Aleix ESPARGARO   SPA   Pramac Racing Team   Ducati   272.4   1'23.709   1.456 / 0.006
15   33   Marco MELANDRI   ITA   San Carlo Honda Gresini   Honda   280.0   1'23.751   1.498 / 0.042
16   15   Alex DE ANGELIS   RSM   Interwetten Honda MotoGP   Honda   276.5   1'23.839   1.586 / 0.088
17   65   Loris CAPIROSSI   ITA   Rizla Suzuki MotoGP   Suzuki   277.0   1'23.844   1.591 / 0.005

[zooom]

dry session...I guess the rain has held off for now...and looking at the way Nicky fell back in times...I am guessing he is trying to find that front/rear balance again from his commentary about yesterdays sessions...

[ducpainter]

I guess that's why they call them aliens.

[zooom]

Lorentho on Pole

1 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:21.817
2 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:21.841
3 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Honda 1:21.948
4 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Honda 1:22.263
5 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:22.395
6 Hector Barbera Paginas Amarillas Aspar Ducati 1:22.454
7 Randy De Puniet LCR Honda Honda 1:22.610
8 Marco Simoncelli San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:22.624
9 Aleix Espargaro Pramac Racing Ducati 1:22.910
10 Marco Melandri San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:22.917
11 Mika Kallio Pramac Racing Ducati 1:22.961
12 Colin Edwards II Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:23.026
13 Ben Spies Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:23.028
14 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:23.040
15 Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:23.090
16 Alvaro Bautista Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:23.193
17 Alex De Angelies Interwetten Honda MotoGP Honda 1:23.515

[zooom]

what a cruddy way to insure your pole position...

"The session was red flagged with 25 minutes remaining as Lorenzo’s M1 started to spill oil, and flames then began to pour out of the side of the Spaniard’s bike as he approached turn one before he managed to pull off the track. Following behind Spies (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) fell in the split oil, as did De Puniet (LCR Honda) and the Frenchman collided with Spies’ stationary bike as he slid off.

De Puniet went for X-rays on his right leg at the Clinica Mobile which confirmed no breaks, and he will be hopeful of taking his seventh spot on the grid..." 

[desmoquattro]

what a cruddy way to insure your pole position...

"The session was red flagged with 25 minutes remaining as Lorenzo’s M1 started to spill oil, and flames then began to pour out of the side of the Spaniard’s bike as he approached turn one before he managed to pull off the track. Following behind Spies (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) fell in the split oil, as did De Puniet (LCR Honda) and the Frenchman collided with Spies’ stationary bike as he slid off.

De Puniet went for X-rays on his right leg at the Clinica Mobile which confirmed no breaks, and he will be hopeful of taking his seventh spot on the grid..." 

I wonder how many engines Lorenzo has left?

[El Matador]

Ahh yes, because it makes so much sense to sacrifice one of your six engines to ensure a pole when you're leading the championship by over two races worth of points. Especially when the riders behind you have absolutely no bearing in the championship. We should think a little before we go accusing someone of pulling a Schumaker. 

[desmoquattro]

Ahh yes, because it makes so much sense to sacrifice an engine to endure a pole when you're leading the championship by over two races worth of points.

Just wondering whether that's going to play into the championship. I really have no idea how many he has left.

[El Matador]

Just wondering whether that's going to play into the championship. I really have no idea how many he has left.

sorry desmoq, I can't quote on my bb and I meant my response to be directed at zooom, not you. I believe that he should have two left after this episode