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Amazing Race those 2 guys were nuts in the rain down to the wire. Marquez looked pretty impressive with those passes!!! if wasn't for the last lap mistake....... who knows. Congrats to Andrea Dovizioso very strong trail braking and the Ducati power just incredible. Best race I have ever seen period in the new Era. Petrucci also looked pretty good. Ducati Power. 11 points separated them going to Phillip Island next week.
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That was great to watch. You just knew (and so did Dovi) that Marquez was going to be throwing bombs that only he could get by with. He did, but Dovi managed it perfectly; kudos to him for staying calm and playing his cards perfectly. Amazing the level of grip they have on full wets in those conditions; still can't quite get my head around that... 
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That was great to watch. You just knew (and so did Dovi) that Marquez was going to be throwing bombs that only he could get by with. He did, but Dovi managed it perfectly; kudos to him for staying calm and playing his cards perfectly. Amazing the level of grip they have on full wets in those conditions; still can't quite get my head around that...
i agree how dovi manages the races perfectly its amazing to watch however this time it wasnt marquez throwing bombs like the last race where he tried that insane pass at the line.
this time marquez almost fell in turn 8 which allowed dovi to get close enough and use the amazing ducati power.
what a race. 3 left then what to do till next season
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careful now, that teflon has flaked off pretty good.
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I see Dovi as a smooth and clean rider, while Marquez is fast and reckless. A clean fighter versus a dirty fighter...
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Always makes for a good show though!!
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Well this has never been more true and I haven't done it in a while so to Brad who loves this and the rest . Anyhow now that the championship is down to 2 riders MM and AD who do you have?
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Rossi for the win !
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sorry i have to disagree dovi is smooth and clean marquez is aggressive to find the ultimate limit and yes takes risks but he isnt a dirty rider. i believe if MM wanted to he could take no risk and finish 3rd with crashing basically at will. reckless was 58 and now 29. those 2 are not only a threat to themselves but to others on the track as well. again just my opinion.
Yeah, Marc is not reckless....he's just on the limit near 100% of the time and appears to be reckless.
Dovi is a pure student of the sport, I really admire his approach and humility.
I think Phillip Island is Marc's race to lose.
Dovi should be strong and win in Malaysia.
Valencia will be the decider....Ducati had some good testing put in by Stoner there and should be ready with bike setup.
I really like MM more and more but 100% am rooting for Dovi to take it this year.
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Only just got to watch this last night. What a fantastic race! Absolute master class from Dovi.
My only gripe, Marc on the last corner, followed by the stupid grin in the paddock, can't help but think it was a last ditch attempt from Marc to cause Dovi to come off....
My only gripe, Marc on the last corner, followed by the stupid grin in the paddock, can't help but think it was a last ditch attempt from Marc to cause Dovi to come off....
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Yeah that's what Marc does and constantly :roll eyes:
He also crashes a lot but the commentators just except it, but when people like Lowes or Smith crash in practice it's "oh no he's crashed again" ..... me no end.
I'm not a fan of Marc at all, because he sells dangerous and obstructive as entertainment.
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I think Marquez showed some restraint and IMO this is what will make him legend - painful as it is I gotta admit I agree with the resident rossi hater on that point.
sometimes the drive to win overtakes the logic that makes championships
Also I think if you haven't raced in the rain even at the amateur level you should think about your perspective on what it is like on the wet track. the wet tracks are kind of an equalizer and HP usually takes a back seat to talent and experience .
sometimes the drive to win overtakes the logic that makes championships
Also I think if you haven't raced in the rain even at the amateur level you should think about your perspective on what it is like on the wet track. the wet tracks are kind of an equalizer and HP usually takes a back seat to talent and experience .
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