MotoGP 2011: The Ducati/Dr Era Begins

**Poltergeistes** · 17th October 2011, 21:17

What let me down about Rossi was simply the way he acted about yamaha, saying that they had to back him or he was going to get out, surely it was not like yamaha was pulling a mclaren on Rossi, he simply demands the team to only back him up, i just didn't expect a rider that good to be having to act all hamilton like and give the team an ultimatum.

Saying that the team could only back one rider, thats a load of crap to me, i think it says alot more about the rider when he wins a championship surpassing the guy who has the same equipment and personnel as he has.

To me for being a ducati fan i want the team to win the championship not just the rider.

**Tifoso** · 17th October 2011, 21:42

Originally Posted by Poltergeistes

To me for being a ducati fan i want the team to win the championship not just the rider.

Exactly!

**RockyRaccoon** · 17th October 2011, 22:09

Truthfully Stoner would have done better than Rossi on the Ducati this year but you just have to look at Hayden to see the bike is rubbish compared to the last few years. Fingers crossed for next year, seems I'm a curse...Ferrari, Ducati, Plato, Loeb!!

**Tifoso** · 17th October 2011, 22:15

Originally Posted by RockyRaccoon

Truthfully Stoner would have done better than Rossi on the Ducati this year but you just have to look at Hayden to see the bike is rubbish compared to the last few years. Fingers crossed for next year, seems I'm a curse...Ferrari, Ducati, Plato, Loeb!!

*quickly blocks RockyRaccoon from being to able to add me to his friends list*

**Aussie** · 19th October 2011, 19:25

Well in moto gp I follow the rider. But stoner is the best power slider in moto gp I love watching him drift around corners

**Bikus** · 23rd October 2011, 08:58

Oh my God what a crash .

**Julie B** · 23rd October 2011, 09:01

Thoughts are with Simoncelli, hope he's OK

**Bikus** · 23rd October 2011, 09:02

Marco is critical .

**Julie B** · 23rd October 2011, 09:03

From Autosport

The Malaysian Grand Prix has been cancelled after an accident involving Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli.

There has been no official news on Simoncelli's condition, but organisers took the decision to cancel the race following a crash on lap two.

A bulletin from the organisers said: "Race cancelled as the medical centre staff is focusing on treating Marco Simoncelli and track action cannot be resumed in the current circumstances."

The Italian had been fighting with Alvaro Bautista for fourth when he lost the front of his bike and slid across the track, into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, both of whom appeared to hit the Honda.

Edwards was able to walk away from the crash but suffered a dislocated shoulder, while Rossi able to continue.

Concern centres on Simoncelli, who lay stricken on the track, his helmet having come off during the incident.

He was taken by ambulance to the circuit's medical centre.

**Julie B** · 23rd October 2011, 09:06

Reports on Twitter are saying they've announced he's died

**Julie B** · 23rd October 2011, 09:11

From Autosport...such sad news...

Marco Simoncelli has died from the injuries he sustained in a crash on the second lap of the Malaysian Grand Prix. He was 24.

Simoncelli was fighting for fourth with Alvaro Bautista when he lost the front of his bike and slid across the circuit, into the path of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, both of whom appeared to hit the Honda.

Simoncelli lay stricken on the track after the crash, his helmet having come off during the incident.

He was taken by ambulance to the circuit's medical centre, but at 4.56 it was announced he had succumbed to his injuries.

**Bikus** · 23rd October 2011, 09:12

Oh no ...What a sad news . I m complitely lost . I know how I felt when Kato died but this time ...oh my God .
RIP Marco

**m schumy** · 23rd October 2011, 09:14

RIP Marco Simoncelli, terrible loss and shocking as well

**Bikus** · 23rd October 2011, 09:16

Poor Gressini this his second rider who dies . He must be emotionaly destroyed .

**Sianellen** · 23rd October 2011, 09:24

RIP Marco Simoncelli :'-( Such horrible news.

**Suzie** · 23rd October 2011, 09:38

I didn't get up to watch the race this morning and I'm glad. I feel completely devastated.

**Aussie** · 23rd October 2011, 09:38

Gutted so up set I saw it live and I feel sick

**scuderiafan** · 23rd October 2011, 10:22

too soon Marco RIP.

we have lost a real potential star. i'm in shock.

**Rob** · 23rd October 2011, 11:50

RIP Marco, young star and future Champion taken way to early.

**Tony** · 24th October 2011, 15:07

What a terrible accident.... horrific..... RIP Marco

**Tifoso** · 24th October 2011, 16:21

Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord....

I don't think I can keep watching this, TBH

**Aussie** · 25th October 2011, 23:12

Originally Posted by Tifoso

Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord....

I don't think I can keep watching this, TBH

Marco will still be watching it up there

I love Moto Gp to much to stop watching it

**Tifoso** · 25th October 2011, 23:13

You are braver than me mate.

**Ste** · 26th October 2011, 10:00

Originally Posted by Tifoso

Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord....

I don't think I can keep watching this, TBH

It was a freak accident Lou. Nothing could have prevented that. I have never seen a bike continue to grip after it's laid down like that. He was never going to survive being hit in the neck and chest area by two other bikes - regardless of whether his helmet came off or not.

I'm sure Marco or his family wouldn't want you to stop watching because of this. They all know the risk. It's a sport with danger that can never be taken away, the rider will always be at risk. But, fortunately, these things rarely happen.

**Tifoso** · 26th October 2011, 15:43

Originally Posted by Ste

It was a freak accident Lou. Nothing could have prevented that. I have never seen a bike continue to grip after it's laid down like that. He was never going to survive being hit in the neck and chest area by two other bikes - regardless of whether his helmet came off or not.

I'm sure Marco or his family wouldn't want you to stop watching because of this. They all know the risk. It's a sport with danger that can never be taken away, the rider will always be at risk. But, fortunately, these things rarely happen.

It happened just last year mate (admittedly in Moto2)

**Ste** · 26th October 2011, 15:56

Originally Posted by Tifoso

It happened just last year mate (admittedly in Moto2)

Yea, I know. We had the two awful incidents in the last year but the one prior to that was 8 years ago.I think the only thing they can look at is the chin strap on the helmet.

Although, some riders have airbags in their overalls, or they've at least been tested. The initial fall may not have been enough to set it off though. That seems the only way they can be more protected than they are at the moment.

**Tifoso** · 26th October 2011, 18:19

Originally Posted by Ste

Yea, I know. We had the two awful incidents in the last year but the one prior to that was 8 years ago.I think the only thing they can look at is the chin strap on the helmet.

Although, some riders have airbags in their overalls, or they've at least been tested. The initial fall may not have been enough to set it off though. That seems the only way they can be more protected than they are at the moment.

Airbags in the overalls?

**vagos** · 26th October 2011, 19:37

good bye Marco ..........

i am so shocked since the day i learned the news!!!!.......... tomorrow is the funeral..... valentino rossi is wrecked but he said on the media that he will continue racing............

Rest in peace Great Simoncelli!!!!

**Aussie** · 6th November 2011, 05:19

Last round Stoner on pole

**Suzie** · 6th November 2011, 09:53

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011...rco+Simoncelli

Marco Tribute at Valencia this morning. Really moving to see all the bikes followed by the fireworks

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