bertusras Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Holy balls this is huge Tech 3 and Yamaha to part ways in 2019 Yamaha and Tech 3 have announced that 2018 will be their last season as partners in the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship, after 20 mutually successful years. Yamaha have accepted Tech 3’s decision and will provide full support to the team up to and including the last race of the 2018 season.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Holy balls this is huge WOW!!!!!
Patchelicious Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 This is going to put more pressure on the factory team. I think this will could add to a Rossi retirement decision. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Audible Anarchy Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 “We’ve been offered a deal, that includes something we’ve been waiting for almost since we started with Tech3 and I couldn’t say no.” Wonder if they are looking towards becoming a factory team in 2019... a new manufacturer in the paddock next season? Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
bertusras Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) I can only imagine that it will be Ducati satellite bikes with full factory support. But I will be very impressed if it's not the case. Herve knows a thing or two about motorcycle racing. Edit: Having read a bit more, it could well be KTM. Which would also open the door for the VR46 squad to take over the Yamaha bikes, only if another team gives up their grid places, or merges with the new venture. Interesting!! Edited February 23, 2018 by bertusras Audible Anarchy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Most likely is KTM with factory backing I think. KTM has been looking for a satelite team ever since joining pretty much.Makes more sense if the deal includes Zarco, he is contracted to Tech3 and not Yamaha I believe? Bodes well for Binder too if he can keep it together this year and win the Moto2 title. Gives him a KTM satelite bike to slot onto next year. Exciting news this, time for a decent shake-up. Feel for Yamaha though. It's a big blow.Team slots are few and far between with Dorna not keen for more so may be just 2 factory Yamaha's next year with no satelite bikes. Unless Rossi can change their minds for a VR46 team which is very likely given his clout........ Audible Anarchy 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 I can only imagine that it will be Ducati satellite bikes with full factory support. But I will be very impressed if it's not the case. Herve knows a thing or two about motorcycle racing. Edit: Having read a bit more, it could well be KTM. Which would also open the door for the VR46 squad to take over the Yamaha bikes, only if another team gives up their grid places, or merges with the new venture. Interesting!!That's what I was thinking...
bertusras Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 That's what I was thinking... Well the more I've read about this, the more it seems like Tech 3 jumped before they got kicked.
Audible Anarchy Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Conspiracy theory.... Lin Jarvis told him the tech 3 boys have to swop their machines for the crappy M1’s the factory guys were stuck with last year.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Well the more I've read about this, the more it seems like Tech 3 jumped before they got kicked.Could very well be, golden boy always gets his way...... In other news, never saw this coming. Maybe brings money.....https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/hafizh-syahrin-monster-yamaha-tech-3-motogp-2018/
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Conspiracy theory.... Lin Jarvis told him the tech 3 boys have to swop their machines for the crappy M1’s the factory guys were stuck with last year.Not a theory but a fact. Funny thing is that Zarco was consistently top 5 at the Thai test on that crappy M1. Is he supremely talented or was the bike maybe not as bad as it was thought to be. He praised it compared to the 2016 bike. Vinales is soooo negative, his interviews are painful to read
Audible Anarchy Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 With Zarco eye-balling Rossi’s factory spot in the future I am sure he would tell them any bike they give him to ride is awesome Nah, was just pulling the p*ss... I think Zarco is a fantastic rider and I am hoping he is gonna crack a win or two this year for sure. He's always been pretty smooth .... maybe helps him get on with the tyres a bit better than the factory guys did before? As for MV, I dont think he’ll stop whinging until they change the casing in the front tyre back to how it was in pre - season last yr... the ou needs to htfu and get on with it for sure. If JL99 can learn to ride a duc in one season, he can learn a new tyre surely. Maybe Maverick is just bleak that Zarco is stealing his thunder Bring on the 18th!
SwissVan Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 At last race weekend has arrived So Rossi extends contract to 2020and 3 x world champion Luthi starts his apprenticeship Wannabe and Audible Anarchy 2
Popit Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 At last race weekend has arrived So Rossi extends contract to 2020and 3 x world champion Luthi starts his apprenticeship Really ?????
Popit Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 What an awesome MotoGP race ....Gonna be a cracker of a season ... Can't wait to see Zarco on the Honda next year ( Hopefully )
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