Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 8, 2021 Share I've not seen anything recent about this, so I'd be keen to have your source. The feedback in my opinion was that it will get banned, because if everyone has it, there's no real advantage to have it. But I can't see them banning it this season unless there's a real safety reason to it. I heard it on the latest The Race podcast episode, basically they do not want to take away Ducati's innovation but it has been deemed dangerous. Imagine MIgual or Jorge's start but behind a rider like Rins who's device did not work or was activated. Now imagine them not being able to miss Rins, big accident.So they are waiting for Suzuki to get their rear device sorted and seems it will then be banned. Its trying to be fair towards Ducati and not stifle innovative thinking. I reckon they will ban ground effect too at some stage, but that is a different discussion. I've also not yet done my reading on this, but I'm not sure how Aprilia will manage this, unless they dump Savadori, or have perpetual wild-cards (but isn't there a limit to it?) I believe it would be a straight swop with Savadori to go back to being the test rider. That being said, a rider who is 36-46secs off the lead in a race, is too slow to test IMO. Look at Bradl as an example, he is right up there, that's why Crutchlow will be such a good test rider too. When he stays on the bike, he is pretty quick too. Responded above in bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 13, 2021 Share Rumour mill going into overdrive regarding 04. Let’s hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 13, 2021 Share An 93 back. Going to be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 14, 2021 Share Rumour mill going into overdrive regarding 04. Let’s hope so. Jip, big hype. But apparently 2secs off of Bradl at the same track at the same time. Early days. What is driving the rumours is Aprilia petitioning IRTA for an emergency change of rider, for the rest of the season. Savadori alledgedly injured. Think Dovi threw him with a window.......... dirtypot and IceCreamMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 14, 2021 Share Jip, big hype. But apparently 2secs off of Bradl at the same track at the same time. Early days.What is driving the rumours is Aprilia petitioning IRTA for an emergency change of rider, for the rest of the season. Savadori alledgedly injured. Think Dovi threw him with a window..........Would be great to see him and on the aprillia to see exactly what it is capable of. It’s been running well I thought. ( edit in races..it’s been quite competitive and close time wise to the winner) Edited April 14, 2021 by IceCreamMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted April 14, 2021 Share Jip, big hype. But apparently 2secs off of Bradl at the same track at the same time. Early days. What is driving the rumours is Aprilia petitioning IRTA for an emergency change of rider, for the rest of the season. Savadori alledgedly injured. Think Dovi threw him with a window.......... I suspect Savadori injured his shoulder carrying the large bag of money given to him by a bank in Noale.... Wannabe, bertusras, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 14, 2021 Share Would be great to see him and on the aprillia to see exactly what it is capable of. It’s been running well I thought. ( edit in races..it’s been quite competitive and close time wise to the winner) Aleix always goes well at Qatar, lets see the next 2 or 3 rounds. I suspect they will have improved since last year, but not as much as the first 2 races seem to imply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted April 16, 2021 Share T-15 Minutes. I'm nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawystertrance Posted April 16, 2021 Share Oh dear.. Edited April 16, 2021 by sawystertrance Vetplant and WrightJnr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 16, 2021 Share 93 is an amazing athlete. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 16, 2021 Share That final lap in FP2 was mental.All the questions of whether the old Marc will return have been answered I reckon.Should be a good QP and race. WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted April 16, 2021 Share 9 months off the bike. 0.2sec off the pace. What a Champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted April 17, 2021 Share Yoh bagnaia, bleak. First to 11th What a lap though Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted April 18, 2021 Share If only BB could qualify ???? Grief he leaves himself so much work to do. Got to try stick with this front group bro. Joe De Beer and ScottCM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted April 18, 2021 Share I love how undulating this track is. It must be a proper workout. Stomach and body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l4y3rcake Posted April 18, 2021 Share If only BB could qualify ???? Grief he leaves himself so much work to do. Got to try stick with this front group bro.Just said the same thing to my wife. With BB on the first two rows these guys are gonna ***. If he had 2 more laps he would have caught Morbideli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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