United States Grand Prix

hansmartin1962186d ago

ai ogura

azmannaiam188d ago

The real Marquez will come back soon...l confident he will defend his title this year.

blackbianchi1188d ago

So do we all think that Marco Bezzecchi is the best rider now, or were he and Jorge Martin lucky enough to be on the best bike this season? Both are excellent riders, but I wonder. Diggia and Acosta seem to be overcoming lesser bikes to stay at the front.

psycopeteincorporated182d ago

Marquez like to cry anytime another rides against him w/ the same intensity that he always rides against all others. In a fair fight he doesn't always win and his spoiled Ego is so used to getting his way, anytime it doesn't work in his favor on track, he cries to daddy race control who almost always gives him what he's whining about.

ianstewart953188d ago

They know he's the benchmark. So every time they go up against him. They raise their game. And it's slowly sinking in that they can challenge and beat him. And he's only flesh and blood.

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tyler.rowlinson189d ago

I'm going with 6. Don't think it was as entertaining as the Sprint, but we did see some strong battles, such as the Aprilias v Acosta and Marquez v Bastianini v Bagnaia

tyler.rowlinson189d ago

A stat like that deserves recognition. He is seriously proving himself to be a top talent, still not on the level of Marquez and Rossi, but a lot more respect should be coming his way

cancelli.ducati189d ago

So unfortunate that Ai's bike failed him. This could have put him in 3rd solidly in the points had he over taken Acosta which certainly looked possible. A class act by Rivola apologizing for the mishap showing concern for their Satilite team rider. The Noale manufacturer showing small town family like closeness bringing out the best in all involved

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johanesbp189d ago

Again, Ai Ogura. It could have been Aprilia podium lockout. So sad it has to end that way.

tyler.rowlinson189d ago

Enea Bastianini has come from nowhere this weekend, what a result from him in P6!

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tyler.rowlinson189d ago

Bez is getting more impressive by the minute. Superb character to come back from the Sprint crash, no one can stop him right now!

johanesbp189d ago

Honestly tire pressure rules are just dumb. They should check the tire pressure for each rider before warm up lap, like in WSBK.

tyler.rowlinson190d ago

100% the right decision. It was a poor move from Marquez

tyler.rowlinson190d ago

I'm going to say Bagnaia actually, think he commanded the field well until Martin put the pressure on him on the final lap, encouraging stuff from him. Martin and Bastianini are honourable mentions

tyler.rowlinson190d ago

Martin is back and he's at his best! Absolutely delighted for him!

tyler.rowlinson190d ago

That incident in qualifying definitely needed to see some punishments. Too many riders were held up and denied potential runs, right decision for me

ahambly23190d ago

Definitely warranted but I'm not sure how Marquez has got away with that one.

edselford0100188d ago

Brad Binder is really struggling to ride the factory KTM, he should move on to another bike! A change is as good as a 💥

kyle.archer190d ago

Joan Mir qualifying P5 (after briefly topping Q2) is a great result for the Honda rider - Let's just hope he does not have to override the bike during the races...

tyler.rowlinson190d ago

Really great to see Pecco as the top factory Ducati, very encouraging from him. Also well done to Joan Mir, that's a mega effort with P5!

kyle.archer190d ago

It is great for MotoGP that Fabio Di Giannantonio and, in the right circumstances, Francesco Bagnaia are able to perform strongly on the Ducati GP26, after their struggles on the GP25 last year. Clearly, Diggia has the confidence with the bike to deliver.

hansmartin1962186d ago

no, it‘s no hint for retirement.

ahambly23190d ago

It's a concerning comment from Marc. Definitely sounds like he's creeping towards just knocking it on the head completely.

luke.newman191d ago

I am sticking with my prediction from before the weekend, Marc Marquez will take pole position, but will not convert it on Sunday

cunningham1105190d ago

Both he and Jorge Lorenzo made a lot of noise, regarding how he is the fastest KTM before the season started, and we’ve yet to see any proof of that, even before this latest injury setback. He’s saying he won’t think about 2027 until he’s 100% fit, however I don’t think there will be any competitive seats left at that point.

luke.newman191d ago

This is a massive year for Mav and his MotoGP future, and so far it does not look like he will be in the sport next season...

ahambly23191d ago

Top Gun desperately needs to show he is worthy of that factory KTM seat. If this issue crops up a lot this year, he might find himself without a seat next season.

luke.newman191d ago

Jorge Martin will be hoping his form continues into the afternoon Practice session, seems like he could be back on the podium once again this weekend!

kyle.archer191d ago

Pedro Acosta has certainly started strongly at COTA, but Fabio Di Giannantonio will also hope to build on his promising start.