Boothy Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motogp/23536326Big mistake on his part IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motogp/23536326Big mistake on his part IMO!Worst kept secret in world!Why big mistake?I'm sure he won't win on this like he wouldn't win at tech 3 but I bet the pay us better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Well Dovi and Cal were equal nearly all last season... this season Dovi on the Ducati is where in comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Well Dovi and Cal were equal nearly all last season... this season Dovi on the Ducati is where in comparison?As I said with a bigger bank balance that's where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I don't think it has anything to do with the bank balance, but more to with winning. All these guys get paid a bucket full every year. It all about furthering your career. I'm sure Cal want to become a world champion as much as all of them. I too don't think it's a wise move, but let's be honest, it's bloody tough in MotoGP to get the top 2 factory rides with the grid being so small. I hope it doesn't spell the start of the end of his MotoGP career... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 They don't all get paid a bucket load some even have to bring sponsorship with them and its soon sets that pay wages, I'm sure its as much to do with finance otherwise he would have stayed at tech 3 and tried to move into the factory team.I read something from Lin Jarvis saying there was an offer but Ducati have more money.Best case scenario he tames the duck and gets some semi decent results or back to world supers when contract is up.Obviously would like to see the former happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 did ducati not mess him about something rotten last year over a contract ? hope for cals sake all goes well but with sorry have to agree most big mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I understand what you're saying about money Gary - in a career that is possibly somewhat limited in years who wouldn't go for big bucks?!I just think that he's having a brilliant season & shows great promise of achieving bigger & better things. When you look at Rossi's time at Ducati & Dovi this season they both failed to do what they're known to be capable of.Maybe a panic move? AFAIK Cal didn't have a ride for next season so maybe he's gone with Ducati as it's better than nothing?!Just hope it doesn't put a halt to his career progress & he makes it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Think it's a backwards step personally but he wanted the factory ride.Can see why he was pissed off at Yamaha though with them talking to Pol Espargaro about the Tech3 ride.Hope it works for him or if not that he then still gets the chance of a winning ride. Rossi and Lorenzo's contracts end at the same time, we might be on 4 biker per team by then and we have no idea what state the championship will be in with them all looking more like CRTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Personally I think he has done it for the R8 company car.I really hope they get that Ducati working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Ducati would not listen to Rossi and Burgess so l really fear for him. Cal's management would of brokered the deal but they have not got to ride the dam thing!! There might be some money in it but he's more than likely to hurt himself getting it. They all called Rossi blind saying he's not trying, who in the right state of mind going to push to the point of being hurt? Years ago Honda came to Donington park with a strange sounding 2 stroke engine that blew the rest away, They all listen to the firing sequence of the engine note and found it to be a big bang engine. What did the rest do, they copied it!! Moral if you can't beat them then join them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I really hope they get that Ducati working.Ducati should get Casey Stoner back as a consultant, maybe he could teach other people how to ride one seeing as he's the only person to win both a championship and multiple races for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Cant blame Cal really for jumping in bed with Ducati, as much i despair it. Well the career is finite for any racer, you gotta make your money get the prestiege of factory bike. Ducati do have a cult like following , is a gamble but stoner made it work, Rossi failed, if Cal can make it work then he will be painted in red glory. Its infuriating to see ducsti so far down grid, they have so much history and experience , how can it be taking so long to figure it out!? I wish Cal best of luck , i think Tech 3 will miss him big style, Smithy hasnt really impressed me moving to Tech3 to be honest. I think Stefan Bradl is very good and starting to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What did you expect from smith, he seems to get a lot of crap but his team are happy with his progress, he has beaten the Ducatis ridden by 2 ex world champs, next year is when we need to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The ducatis are crippled bikes so to be honest beating them regardless of rider isnt a massive deal. Dont matter how good the rider is unless bike is up to the job/pace you will get nowhere. I cant see Smithy doing much better next year but hey i hope im wrong for the lad, i think he will remain Tech3 #2 rider again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/194607 ... mpaign=rssJust saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Haha well that just shuts me the f**k up haha il see myself out! Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Haha well that just shuts me the f**k up haha il see myself out! LmaoI fully expect things to reverse in the race tho otherwise I would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.