Any opinions on the Rossi ordeal?

[trevor]

 

[niclpnut]

A big time F up for sure. Let the emotions cloud his judgement.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Ain't that video more than 5 years old?

 

[trevor]

Ain't that video more than 5 years old?

Lol...probably older. It's from a movie and has been used for lighter purposes many many times. Some are quite funny. A lot make fun of diferrrent brands of motorcycles.

 

[bccap]

That video was funny as they always are. So what is the controversy ? Ever since the channel with racing on it disappeared I haven't kept up..............

 

[trevor]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/25/rossi-marquez-would-prefer-lorenzo-to-win/187955
The video Garth,

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2DiV26-jqs

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ot...r-docked-points-following-crash-Malaysia.html

 

[bccap]

Thanks Trev. I watched it a couple of times and it sure looks like he gave him a kick. I'll still cheer for Rossi though { I always cheer for the old farts }

 

[eddie21]

That video was funny as they always are. So what is the controversy ? Ever since the channel with racing on it disappeared I haven't kept up..............

Rossi didn't like Marquez bugging him, so he forced him wide and gave him the boot.

 

[TiiMuch]

I don't see anything that is conclusive evidence as to why the rider fell,...they were lierally on top of each other,...and as such think you have to let it slide(?!).

Rossi got really screwed on this IMO and as a multiple world champion and current points leader deserves, yes, better, consideration.

 

[tatu]

I don't see anything that is conclusive evidence as to why the rider fell,...they were lierally on top of each other,...and as such think you have to let it slide(?!).

Rossi got really screwed on this IMO and as a multiple world champion and current points leader deserves, yes, better, consideration.

It looks to me like he uses his knee to lift under Marquez handle bar, it would take very little effort to bring him off and he definitely manoeuvres himself into position. Completely deliberate.

 

[Sandy]

I don't see anything that is conclusive evidence as to why the rider fell,...they were lierally on top of each other,...and as such think you have to let it slide(?!).

Rossi got really screwed on this IMO and as a multiple world champion and current points leader deserves, yes, better, consideration.

He was intentionally pushed up towards the apron of track. I don't know about the knee thing but the push into the apron was very intentional and anyone who has been on a track will tell you that due to dirt and rubber marbles being pushed into that area by the racers there isn't much traction out there. It's a place you really don't want to be. Very intentional and obvious blocking which is not allowed. Penalty should stand as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Ray916MN]

Probably the most balanced analysis of Sepang and what led up to it I've read. It is a very long article and avoids simple conclusions.


https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/10/27/2015_sepang_motogp_round_up_heroes_who_h.html

Net is MotoGP and everyone involved were losers.

 

[Guest]

Probably the most balanced analysis of Sepang and what led up to it I've read. It is a very long article and avoids simple conclusions.


https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/10/27/2015_sepang_motogp_round_up_heroes_who_h.html

Net is MotoGP and everyone involved were losers.

Great article. Too bad egos get in the way. I just can't stand Lorenzo and his ten cent head....

 

[Grimly]

Two prima donnas got their knickers twisted up their cracks.

 

[eddie21]

Two prima donnas got their knickers twisted up their cracks.

+1 - Nobody should never let their ego take over the riding of any motorcycle.

 

[8ball]

Very well written article!

 

[salty_monk]

It was a great race up until that point... Talk about a spoiler

 

[Buffalo Bill]

A little ruff stuff, so what.
I guess the what is, all the money that'll move the wrong way for big timers.

 

[fred smailes]

Anybody but rossi!!! Now you know where I stand,,
And in case you keep up with Nascar Jr never will be more than a tee shirt seller.

I haven't kept up with the motogp racing this year since we lost Speed Channel so I checked
Youtube and watched the race leading up to the incident and the many replays of it.
Great race between 2 very talented riders.
IMO
Marc rode valentino very aggressively which from the comments made by valentino previously
I feel was warranted But he raced him!! Great power move passes clean all be it close but I didn't see
any contact. Valentino on the other hand also made astonishing passes maybe a bit cleaner but when he
waved Marc on as if to call him into the fight, the hair stood on the back of my neck,,, YOUR GOIN DOWN!
Would have been my response ( my hair is grey now but I'm still a redhead at heart!).
But Marc went to work and repassed.
I think Marc was the better racer in that exchange and valentino let his displeasure get the best of him and made a very poor judgment call.
Fred

 

[jstewart]

Two prima donnas got their knickers twisted up their cracks.

exactly