Testing at various tracks this week has shown up some interesting things and also helped to further consolidate the shape of the grids for 2012. In Moto3, Maverick Vinales had his first hit-out on his … [Read more...]
“Excuse me, is this seat taken?”
You may recall that, a couple of months ago, I published my tentative riders' list for MotoGp in 2012. I just found the rough draft of it on paper the other day when I was cleaning up the office. It … [Read more...]
Weekends
Are for relaxation, or so they tell me. But I seem to have spent all of it so far cleaning up my study, relocating cupboards and generally doing stuff that keeps you pretty busy. Having a break now … [Read more...]
News from all over
The big news is the "shock horror" pre-release release of Ducati's 1199 Panigale. We know pretty much everything about this bike already since a series of controlled "leaks" have been gradually … [Read more...]
It has been a very long season
Witnessed by the fact that this weekend's Valencia Grand prix will be going ahead without three of its stars. Of course, a minute's silence will be observed in memory of Marco Simoncelli and the … [Read more...]
Testing times
I neglected to include one more significant item from the FIM's changes to the WSBK for 2012. A testing ban has been put in place that will run from the 1st December to the 15th January, preventing … [Read more...]
RIP means “Rest in PEACE”
I have been pretty disgusted by the responses to the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli. A lot of what has been done and said in his "honour" does his memory no honour at all. Journalists, commentators … [Read more...]
Still undecided
In light of what happened yesterday afternoon it seems somewhat ghoulish to post today and talk of other things. But the nature of life is that, thankfully, it goes on and while we mourn the passing … [Read more...]
The picture gradually becomes clearer
It's Friday, Free Practice day at Sepang and another press release day. So here are the updates. Picture courtesy of Red Bull. 1. Marc Marquez answered the question that most people have … [Read more...]
A year is a long time
It was a year ago today. I hadn't had a call for school, I had finished doing my chores, so I set out for a pie and a cup of coffee at the Famous Robertson Pie Shop. I didn't get there. A quarter of … [Read more...]