2018 Silly Season

[duccarlos]

This is more in the silly department:

https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/135215/lorenzo-says-dovizioso-tries-to-undermine-him

[ducpainter]

Wel...he does undermine him.

He makes him look like an amateur.

[koko64]

If he keeps up with that crap he'll be out the door.

12 mil Vs 2mil. The results are undermining.

[duccarlos]

http://www.motogp.com/en/in+the+media/2018/04/11/lorenzo-heading-for-suzuki/255095

[duccarlos]

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/893406/1/im-concentrating-making-ducatilorenzo-work

[koko64]

I wonder if Suzuki are chasing JL and how hard? It wouldn't surprise if the Suzuki is a better match for his riding style than the bike that has dented a few careers.

[Speeddog]

They're going to have to find somebody to ride next to Rins, JLo would be a good choice.

[ducpainter]

They're going to have to find somebody to ride next to behind Rins, JLo would be as good a choice as Crazy Joe.

All fixed.

[duccarlos]

If it's just based on the rider + bike, Jorghey should switch immediately to Suzuki. The biggest issue will be the $$$

[Speeddog]

Pol Espargaro will stay at KTM through 2020.

[duccarlos]

Pol Espargaro will stay at KTM through 2020.

Smith is screwed.

[duccarlos]

I think Zarco will end up signing for KTM. Once that happens I expect HRC to make an offer to Pedrosa.

[Speeddog]

David Emmett said Zarco/KTM a done deal, to be announced at LeMans.

[Speeddog]

Looks as if there's some interest in the satellite Yamahas:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2018/april/motogp-sepang-pitching-for-a-motogp-team/

More:
https://motomatters.com/news/2018/05/02/pol_espargaro_renews_with_ktm_for_2_more.html

[duccarlos]

Looks as if there's some interest in the satellite Yamahas:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2018/april/motogp-sepang-pitching-for-a-motogp-team/

More:
https://motomatters.com/news/2018/05/02/pol_espargaro_renews_with_ktm_for_2_more.html

Not sure it would be smart to bring in Bagnaia. I would bring up Petrux on a 1 year deal, then see if either Miller or Bagnaia could do better on similar bikes.