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He got caught in traffic, which hindered his lap-time.
2013 Moto3/Moto2/MotoGP Thread
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He got caught in traffic, which hindered his lap-time.
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Easy win for the world champ, but it's nice to see Rossi back on a good bike. He's still got what it takes. 👍
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- Small_Fryz
Rossi had the pace to fight with Lorenzo.
What a season this will turn out to be.
What a season this will turn out to be.
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- Peasantslayer
Lorenzo pulled out a brilliant pole lap and had a faultless race so he definitely deserved his win, as a Marquez fan I was delighted to see him get a podium and as a Rossi fan what can I say? Vale! Vale! Vale! 
I think Rossi learned in his Ducati years that finding a good race setup is far more important than qualifying at the front, he was so aggressive on the kerbs but he was the rider with the grip at the end of the race.
I think Rossi learned in his Ducati years that finding a good race setup is far more important than qualifying at the front, he was so aggressive on the kerbs but he was the rider with the grip at the end of the race.
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I laugh in the face of the posters saying that Rossi doesn't have the pace. Great to see him looking comfortable on the bike again, showing some of his old magic.
As much as I dislike Lorenzo as a personality, he is a fantastic rider. Got a good start, head down, and rode off into the distance. Excited to see future battle between him and Vale.
As much as I dislike Lorenzo as a personality, he is a fantastic rider. Got a good start, head down, and rode off into the distance. Excited to see future battle between him and Vale.
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Great races across all the classes today! Really happy with Rossi fighting his way up to 2nd and I was also very impressed with Marquez, though I shouldn't be surprised. Fantastic debut for Iannone and also for Dovizioso on the Ducati as well.
Moto2 was great, especially with Espargaro and Redding fighting tooth and nail for the win. Shame about West crashing out though. Enjoyed Moto3 thoroughly, really happy to see the Mahindra's and also Danny Webb being fairly competitive.
Moto2 was great, especially with Espargaro and Redding fighting tooth and nail for the win. Shame about West crashing out though. Enjoyed Moto3 thoroughly, really happy to see the Mahindra's and also Danny Webb being fairly competitive.
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I missed the race, but it sounded like a great one to have watched. Also, one cannot argue with Rossi beating Marquez
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I hated the thought of Rossi ending his career on a sour Ducati note, and now it looks like he will finally see some wins again at last ..for sure he will not take anything for granted if he does. The thought of a happy Rossi at the post race press conference is something I really hope to see again.
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I recon I was one of those doubting Rossi pace, however I never was happier to be wrong. My heart beat like crazy during the race it was so cool to get that tension again hoping for Rossi to do great things. Now I can't wait to be in Muggelo. I hope Rossi gonna get a 10th title even if it's gonna be hard against Lorenzo.
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It's good to see Rossi battling again. Very impressed with Marquez.
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I found this image and thought I'd share it, it can't have been taken that long ago because Rossi is in Fiat sponsored gear but Marquez looks about 10. 
I guess 2007.
I guess 2007.
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Just decided to come back from "retirement" (*) to hail the great Rossi and Marquez...
Never had a doubt about Rossi, and was pretty confident about Marquez.
Nothing against nor do I intend to minimize Lorenzo and his victory. But it was great to see 2 "aliens" from different generations meet on the track.
We are in for a heck of a season IMO.
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Never had a doubt about Rossi, and was pretty confident about Marquez.
Nothing against nor do I intend to minimize Lorenzo and his victory. But it was great to see 2 "aliens" from different generations meet on the track.
We are in for a heck of a season IMO.
* I've decided to stay away from forums since I don't have the time to argue or the temper to ignore (insert adjective here) people. Not referring to this thread though... easily the best thread in the whole GTPlanet forum
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I found this image and thought I'd share it, it can't have been taken that long ago because Rossi is in Fiat sponsored gear but Marquez looks about 10.
I'm guess around 2008 due to the Wudy sponsorship.
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Can't be that late? He was born in 1993... in 2008 he would have been 15.
Surely its earlier than that?
Surely its earlier than that?
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- spyrrari
http://www.sportyou.es/blog/motos/2...-rossi-y-marc-marquez-hace-7-anos-453484.html
So Marquez whas 7 years old in this picture...he is now 20,so this shot was made 13 years ago!!!
Spy.
So Marquez whas 7 years old in this picture...he is now 20,so this shot was made 13 years ago!!!
Spy.
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I think Rossi/ Yamaha first had Fiat logos prominent (versus Gauloises or Camel) around 2007. Here is a 2007 pic of him with Kerrakol and Fiat logos:
That would make Marquez around 14 at the time.
That would make Marquez around 14 at the time.
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Since we're on a speculation high, let's make some predictions!
Top 3 in each class and anything else you want to say:
Moto 3: Folger, Salom, Vinales
Moto 2: Pol, Redding, Simon
Moto Gp: Lorenzo, Pedrosa, Marquez
Also, short of misfortune for Jorge, I can't see Rossi winning outside of Italy (ooh controversial)
Top 3 in each class and anything else you want to say:
Moto 3: Folger, Salom, Vinales
Moto 2: Pol, Redding, Simon
Moto Gp: Lorenzo, Pedrosa, Marquez
Also, short of misfortune for Jorge, I can't see Rossi winning outside of Italy (ooh controversial)
