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    MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

    Yup it is that day of the year when the new season begins. Look forward to a scintillating 2016 Season.

    2016 Factory Teams

    Moviestar Yamaha Factory Team
    Valentino Rossi
    Jorge Lorenzo

    Repsol Honda Racing
    Marc Marquez
    Dani Pedrosa

    Ducati
    Andrea Iannone
    Andrea Dovizioso

    Suzuki
    Maverick Vinales
    Aleix Espargaro

    Aprilia
    Stefan Bradl
    Alvaro Bautista

    Tech 3 Yamaha
    Bradley Smith
    Pol Espargaro

    LCR Honda
    Cal Crutchlow

    Marc VDS Racing
    Jack Miller
    Tito Rabat

    Pramac Ducati
    Danilo Petrucci
    Scott Redding

    Avintia Racing (Ducati)
    Hector Barbera
    Loris Baz

    Aspar MotoGP Team (Ducati)
    Eugene Laverty
    Yonny Hernandez



    Moto 2

    Ajo Motorsport (Kalex) (Moto2 Champion)
    Johann Zarco

    Marc VDS (Kalex)
    Franco Morbidelli
    Alex Marquez

    Pons HP (Kalex)
    Alex Rins
    Edgar Pons

    Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex)
    Jonas Folger
    Sandro Cortese

    Gresini (Kalex)
    Sam Lowes

    Leopard Racing (Kalex) (Moto3 Champion and Runner Up!)
    Danny Kent
    Miguel Oliveira

    Derindenger Interwetten (Kalex)
    Tom Luthi

    There are many more teams in Moto2, these are the names of the people who i believe will be fighting for the championship and wins in 2016! Let me know if i missed out on someone!

    Moto 3

    Sky Racing Team 46 (KTM)
    Romano Fenati
    Nicolo Bulega
    Andrea Migno

    Estrella Galicia 0,0 (Honda)
    Jorge Navarro
    Aron Canet

    Gresini Racing (Honda)
    Fabio Di Giannantonio
    Enea Bastianini

    Leopard Racing (KTM)
    Fabio Quartararo
    Andrea Locatelli
    Joan Mir

    Red Bull KTM Ajo
    Brad Binder
    Bo Bendsneyder

    Saxoprint RTG (Peugeot)
    Alexis Masbou
    John Mcphee

    Mapfire Team Mahindra
    Francesco (Pecco) Bagnaia
    Jorge Martin

    Again as in Moto2, these are a handful of names of the people i believe will be at the pointy end of things!


    MotoGP 2016 Provisional Calendar
    Round Date Grand Prix Venue
    1 20/03 Qatar Losail International Circuit
    23 10/04 Americas Circuit Of The Americas
    4 24/04 Spain Jerez de la Frontera *
    5 08/05 France Le Mans
    6 22/05 Italy Mugello
    7 05/06 Catalunya Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
    8 26/06 Netherlands TT Assen
    9 10/07 Germany Sachsenring
    10 17/07 Great Britain Silverstone
    11 14/08 Austria Red Bull Ring
    12 21/08 Czech Republic Brno *
    13 11/09 San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano
    14 25/09 Aragon MotorLand Aragon
    15 09/10 Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
    16 16/10 Japan Twin Ring Motegi
    17 23/10 Australia Phillip Island
    18 06/11 Valencia Comunitat Valenciana - Ricardo Tormo
    * Subject to contract


    The 2015 Champions

    Click image for larger version Name: MotoGP Champions 2015.jpg Views: 1 Size: 103.7 KB ID: 1992967
    Photo Courtesy: MotoGP.com
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    Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

    Thanks for the thread. Already looking forward to 2016
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    • #3
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      Are both Miller and Rabat getting factory spec bikes?
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      • #4
        Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

        Originally posted by shelton_jh View Post
        Are both Miller and Rabat getting factory spec bikes?
        Since the open class is scrapped for 2016, i assume that both the Marc VDS bikes are getting satellite Hondas.
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        • #5
          Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

          Looking forward to 2016.

          Anyone know an app for android to get motogp news/rankings or live stream other than the live tracking app?
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          • #6
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            This is Just In

            MAHINDRA WELCOMES PEUGEOT BRAND TO MOTO3 GRID

            Valencia, Spain, November 9, 2015:
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            • #7
              Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

              For the good of all, Rossi should stop doing press meets anymore.


              Meanwhile, Michelin tyres still haven't improved their front end feeling. Bridgestone was far superior. And the Brno tyre test in August was a wash out. So, hardly any progress for the French company.

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                Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

                Originally posted by Makky View Post
                For the good of all, Rossi should stop doing press meets anymore.


                Meanwhile, Michelin tyres still haven't improved their front end feeling. Bridgestone was far superior. And the Brno tyre test in August was a wash out. So, hardly any progress for the French company.
                Will riders be able to give responses in public about Michelin from tomorrow's test onwards? Up until now they were not allowed to talk about M, since B was still the single tyre manufacturer. Any idea?
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                • #9
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                  Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                  Will riders be able to give responses in public about Michelin from tomorrow's test onwards? Up until now they were not allowed to talk about M, since B was still the single tyre manufacturer. Any idea?
                  yes they will.

                  Yesterday, Rossi briefly talked about how the Michelins weren't a great match for the M1 (so far).
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                  • #10
                    Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

                    All depends on who builds the best bike around michelin and who can adapt to the new riding style...gonna be interesting.

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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                      Will riders be able to give responses in public about Michelin from tomorrow's test onwards? Up until now they were not allowed to talk about M, since B was still the single tyre manufacturer. Any idea?

                      Dorna had gagged MotoGP riders earlier. However, many journalists reported riders losing the front at many corners. Lap times were blocked too. Also, someone tapped into Colin Edwards' test and he spilled a few beans.. I thought, he is slow for any valuable insight. But, Mat Oxley told me that Yamaha was trying to get a base set up for the M1 with him as the tester. Of course, I'm just an armchair GP racer!


                      I think that from now on, the tests might be open.
                      Last edited by Makky; 11-10-2015, 12:14 AM.

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                      • #12
                        Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

                        Havent Michelin tested their setup before this 11th hour? They knew that they would be primary supplier and looks like they havent done their homework. Front end feel is more important than top-whack of the bike for MotoGP riders.

                        Hope Michelin gets solution to it. To be honest my criticism might sound little over-board but they had their time on their side. Lets wait and watch. The picture will be more clearer when we hear from MotoGP riders.

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                        • #13
                          Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

                          Originally posted by lalitp View Post
                          Havent Michelin tested their setup before this 11th hour? They knew that they would be primary supplier and looks like they havent done their homework. Front end feel is more important than top-whack of the bike for MotoGP riders.
                          Michelin have been testing their tyres for a while now. They've been reported as having more rear grip.

                          The issue that most riders had was the balance between the front n rear grip.

                          Bridgestones are know for their exceptiional front end grip.

                          The 2016 Michelins, so far, have been praised for their rear grip.

                          Most of the MotoGP riders have had their bikes set up for the Bridgestones.

                          Come Qatar 2016... I'm pretty sure, Michelin will deliver.

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                          • #14
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                            Marc crashed out during valencia new tyre test today. Now I love michellin

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                            • #15
                              Re: MotoGP 2016 Season - Updates!

                              Casey Stoner might return to Ducati in 2016 as a test rider and maybe even wildcard appearances
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