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[sawystertrance]

Ja, I think there was some friction between him and the KTM boss. 

 

https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/145358/zarco-and-ktm-to-split-at-end-of-2019

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

So Zarco has quit KTM already...

 

To be honest, Zarco quit after the second pre season test. Zero effort = zero results.

[dirtypot]

He was great last year but has been really disappointing this year.  Same as Iannone. 

[bertusras]

He was great last year but has been really disappointing this year.  Same as Iannone. 

 

His style just doesn't work with the KTM, and as much as KTM tried, he just couldn't adapt. The harder you ride it (ala Pol), the faster it goes - Zarco wants it wheels-in-line like the Yamaha, and there's only one bike on the grid that works like that.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

His style just doesn't work with the KTM, and as much as KTM tried, he just couldn't adapt. The harder you ride it (ala Pol), the faster it goes - Zarco wants it wheels-in-line like the Yamaha, and there's only one bike on the grid that works like that.

 

Similar to the previous Suzuki that Bautista rode so well. Also why I believe they have the wrong test riders in Pedrosa and Smith.

Cannot believe there is talk of Smith stepping back up to replace Zarco next year, he wasn't exactly performing.......

Wish Stoner would go test ride the KTM, makes me think Marc would do well on it and there is talk of him going there if they sort the bike out seeing as he has previously ridden for KTM.........

[Patchelicious]

Similar to the previous Suzuki that Bautista rode so well. Also why I believe they have the wrong test riders in Pedrosa and Smith.

Cannot believe there is talk of Smith stepping back up to replace Zarco next year, he wasn't exactly performing.......

Wish Stoner would go test ride the KTM, makes me think Marc would do well on it and there is talk of him going there if they sort the bike out seeing as he has previously ridden for KTM.........

What, Marc leave Honda?

[bertusras]

What, Marc leave Honda?

 

Maybe after title No. 15.

[Patchelicious]

Maybe after title No. 15.

Yeah I don’t see him leaving anytime soon.

[Chris_]

Maybe after title No. 15.

 

Soon maybe he'll be in that Schumacher-esque position where we'll want to see him ride a piece of sh** and we can watch a 'fairer' fight.

[Patchelicious]

Soon maybe he'll be in that Schumacher-esque position where we'll want to see him ride a piece of sh** and we can watch a 'fairer' fight.

Like Rossi did.

[Gnarly]

His style just doesn't work with the KTM, and as much as KTM tried, he just couldn't adapt. The harder you ride it (ala Pol), the faster it goes - Zarco wants it wheels-in-line like the Yamaha, and there's only one bike on the grid that works like that.

 

Let's no forget he's French.... 

[-Az-]

Having watched the F1 race, it just confirmed how much I dislike this track.

The bumps are horrendous, and the bikes are going to struggle. Expect lots of moaning from the riders.

I also don't think their drainage issues have been properly sorted but a wet race is to be expected.

enjoy the race, bring me a Marquez T'Shirt

You took the words out of my mouth when I read this about Silverstone

and then I saw this on MotoGP.com earlier

 

MotoGP™ riders marvel at the new Silverstone surface

More grip... smooth like glass... so much fun to ride on... 

 

https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2019/08/23/motogp-riders-marvel-at-the-new-silverstone-surface/305892

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

WHAT

 

A

 

RACE!!!!!!

[dirtypot]

Rinz's Suzuki had amazing corner speed all race!  Wish that Maveric had pulled closer a bit sooner.

[Wannabe]

That was thrilling. MM93 tried his damndest, but just could not get rid of Rins. I see a future champ here.

And that Suz was like it was on rails. You could see MM93 braking into corners, rear wheel in the air, and Rins still gained on him.

[Popit]

Suzuki should run a 3rd bike next year and put Zarco on it .......