Rossi to announce future plans sunday after the race

[reddog]

Hold onto your hats Rossi is going to announce his future plans after the race on Sunday and do not be surprised if it involves Ducati.

We have in our company's employ a fellow who used to work for Ducati and he has been telling me for weeks that this is really no longer rumor.

Thinking this could make for some interesting racing in 2011!

Reddog

 

[markjenn]

Yes, the Rossi move to Ducati is pretty much a done deal with Nicky as his partner. Spies will take his place at Yamaha next to Lorenzo and Honda has signed Stoner to ride with Pedrosa. So where the "aliens" are going to be next year is pretty much set.

- Mark

 

[650cent]

That pretty much kills the chances for Nicky getting another championship.

Bill

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

That pretty much kills the chances for Nicky getting another championship.Bill

Nicky said in the TV interview after Laguna Seca that he gave it all he had -- he didn't leave anything on the table. Of course, things may change and be altogether different next season...?

 

[reddog]

Here is some interesting thoughts from Dennis Noyes

https://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/mot...ion-day-coming/

Made for fun reading.

Reddog

 

[Randy]

Yes, the Rossi move to Ducati is pretty much a done deal with Nicky as his partner. Spies will take his place at Yamaha next to Lorenzo and Honda has signed Stoner to ride with Pedrosa. So where the "aliens" are going to be next year is pretty much set.
- Mark

The Rossi-Ducati announcement was the worst kept secret EVER.

I'm not gonna create any drama where there isn't any, but, some things to think about

a) Nicky's contract is up for renewal. The contract is all but final, but, good chance they'll make the announcement at Indy.

b ) Lorenzo has not yet signed with Yamaha

c) Pedrosa has not yet signed with Honda

d) Respol is reported to have an agreement with Honda that there will be at least 1 Spaniard on the team. Lorenzo and Pedrosa are both Spaniards. Hmmmm

e) Dovi had a clause in his contract that he has the option to stay with Honda if he's 5th or better in the points halfway through the season. Well, he is, but, not sure what Honda is gonna do with him as the Red Bull deal for an additional 1-rider team with full factory support has fallen through.

f) Burgess hasn't announced if he's going to Ducati with Rossi. If he stays at Yamaha, doubtful he would go with Lorenzo. Assuming Spies gets the nod, and no one expects him not to, does Burgess go with Spies and, if so, what happens to Houseworth? Take a demotion to stay with Ben (they've been together for years), stay with Tech 3, or come back to the US to do whatever with whoever, or go to WSBK to go with whoever?

 

[Auburn]

I am hoping Pedrosa gets dropped on his ass along with his mistress Puig.

Hope Jeremy goes with Rossi so Ducati will listen to them both and get teh bike on track again. Will be good to see an Italian on an Italian bike who actually has a chance to win a title.

Wonder how long Yamaha will be good with Rossi gone. I think he was the key to all their development and many have ridden his coat tails. Maybe Lorenzo is that good, but we'll see when he stands on his own.