2018 Silly Season

[GK]

Certainly not DP! 😆

In all seriousness, he will probably need to lower his demands somewhat.
Even if he does, and I would think that he would, would Ducati really want him? I doubt it.

His style is super tight and smooth, the Ducati needs blokes who can handle loose!

[koko64]

Monkey said that the Pramac boys are at the top of the list to join Dovi because they're the cheap option! A bargain compared to JL. He said he was dead serious although seen laughing about it. He said he was laughing because it was true.

Whatever happens both Monkey and Jackass will be on the latest factory equipment. It might be better to be the no 1 guy in Pramac then the 2nd guy to Dovi in the factory team since the three riders will get 2019 bikes.

[duccarlos]

Petrux has been linked to the Aprilia for weeks. They’re just waiting to see if Ducati offers him the seat.

I’m sure everyone knows the situation. Jorghey is still Suzuki’s first option. Bringing in the possibility of Mir just puts pressure on him to negotiate. After this weekend results, both Pramac boys out riding him, Jorghey’s manager is likely begging him to just sign the contract.

[ducpainter]

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Whatever happens both Monkey and Jackass will be on the latest factory equipment. It might be better to be the no 1 guy in Pramac then the 2nd guy to Dovi in the factory team since the three riders will get 2019 bikes.

Not necessarily true for Danilo. He could end up with the short straw...no ride...since his seat at Pramac is gone.

[duccarlos]

Not necessarily true for Danilo. He could end up with the short straw...no ride...since his seat at Pramac is gone.

Aprilia. They really really want him on their bike.

[koko64]

So Monkey to Aprilia or Factory Ducati, but no option to stay? Who ended it with Pramac, his manager or Pramac?

[duccarlos]

So Monkey to Aprilia or Factory Ducati, but no option to stay? Who ended it with Pramac, his manager or Pramac?

He told Pramac that he’s looking for a factory option only next year

[ducpainter]

Aprilia. They really really want him on their bike.

...are they going to make a supersized version for Magilla?

[duccarlos]

...are they going to make a supersized version for Magilla?

Well, Redding is one of the "larger" riders. He's not doing all that great on it, but to be fair, he wasn't doing any better on any bike on the grid.

[ducpainter]

Well, Redding is one of the "larger" riders. He's not doing all that great on it, but to be fair, he wasn't doing any better on any bike on the grid.

Maybe they'll build a version that lasts a race.

[duccarlos]

Maybe they'll build a version that lasts a race.

That is to be seen. Redding has been able to finish, dead last, but he finishes.

[koko64]

http://www.motogp.com/en/in%20the%20media/2018/05/23/miller-factory-or-not-i-ll-have-a-gp19/260033

[koko64]

Judging by his comments (if you can read anything into it), Gigi prefers Monkey to join Dovi over Jack.

[Speeddog]

Judging by his comments (if you can read anything into it), Gigi prefers Monkey to join Dovi over Jack.

I suspect Petrucci is a pretty well known quantity for Gigi, Jack is a risk partly due to being an unknown.

[Speeddog]

Mir to Suzuki. Allegedly.

https://as.com/motor/2018/05/25/motociclismo/1527205307_812046.html?id_externo_rsoc=comp_tw