me too but i guess because noone got hurt they let it slide.......just hope everyone is as lucky next time.........but funny how everyone thinks it was blatant dangerous riding ......maybe we will find out that he had a warning from the safety commision......i seem to remeber a few races ago Marco got a warning but it didnt get reported to the press just sort of got leeked out.......i will be shocked if nothing gets done before someone gets seriously hurt....

I think what they look at about the incident was not about anyone getting hurt but more on how the mishap took place. No doubt that Barbera was aggresive but when the stewarts look at the video recording, they must have made the decision that Barbera had the racing line. Lucky for him to get away with the stewarts decision but he better watch out in the next race. There will be riders out there to get back at him and that is going to be really nasty. Believe me, I know how their mind works and Barbera is going to have a hard time protecting himself.

he definately looked scared after the race.....he will need to watch his back and avoid dark alley ways

That's exactly the aim of a warning from the Safety Commission: preventing that Pasini and Simoncelli do their own justice.

The next 250 GP will be tough.

Ok, 250 race was a bit crazy, but I don't understand reaction of Marco. He rides like Barbera was riding now all the time, and when he knocked Barbera in a few races ago (and other riders) he didn't even apologize for that. He don' apologize to no one and still rides the way he wants, and he was given warning one time. He ALWAYS makes that kind of moves just like Barbera did in Misano. I don't say that Barbera was riding safe, but Marco has to change his temper
Simply he just tried his own medicine and he was jelaous cuz some give it to him.

In bottom line race was great

P.S. only in case of Passini i think that Barbera was pushing harder, but Matia left door open for pass. It was just fast corner and accidents happen, and that way it's racing

Best Regards

There's a difference between agressivity and agression.

MotoGP 2009 - confirmed signings.

Friday, 5th September 2008

Riders with deals already in place in for the 2009 MotoGP season.

Following Suzuki's announcement that it will run an unchanged rider line-up next season, here is a list of riders who have now officially signed for 2009:

The present team names have been used, although some title sponsors are likely to change during the winter.


Fiat Yamaha Team:
Valentino Rossi
Jorge Lorenzo

Rizla Suzuki MotoGP:
Chris Vermeulen
Loris Capirossi

Tech 3 Yamaha:
Colin Edwards
James Toseland

Repsol Honda Team:
Dani Pedrosa
TBA*
* expected to be Andrea Dovizioso

Ducati Marlboro Team:
Casey Stoner
TBA*
* 'certain' to be Nicky Hayden

Kawasaki Racing Team:
John Hopkins
TBA* (currently Anthony West)
TBA**
* Marco Melandri says he will join Kawasaki.
**A third Kawasaki is expected to join the 2009 grid.

San Carlo Honda Gresini:
TBA (currently Alex de Angelis)
TBA (currently Shinya Nakano)

Alice Team:
TBA (currently Toni Elias)
TBA (currently Sylvain Guintoli)

LCR Honda MotoGP:
TBA (currently Randy de Puniet)

JiR Team Scot MotoGP:
TBA (currently Andrea Dovizioso)
TBA*
* JiR and Team Scot intend to split into two separate Honda outfits for 2009.

Recent rumours suggest that a fifth Ducati, to be ridden by former title runner-up Sete Gibernau, could also appear next season.

Gi

I don't care a thing about Pedrosa or Hayden, but the headline caught my attention.

Seems as though Mr. P is creating a "problem"

Thank goodness Mr. Brivio has class, not like Mr. P





Pedrosa's manager slams Hayden

By Matt Beer Wednesday, October 8th 2008, 15:02 GMT Dani Pedrosa's manager Alberto Puig has launched a scathing attack on the Spaniard's Repsol Honda teammate Nicky Hayden.
The relationship between the pair has been strained since Pedrosa collided with Hayden at Estoril in 2006 in an incident that looked set to destroy the American's title hopes until Valentino Rossi's crash in the Valencia finale allowed Hayden to claim the crown after all.
When a wall was erected down the centre of the Honda garage at Indianapolis following Pedrosa's controversial mid-season switch to Bridgestone tyres, Hayden hinted that it would make little difference because there had been no exchange between the two riders' crews anyway.
But in an outspoken interview with the official MotoGP website, Puig has accused Hayden of relying on Pedrosa's set-ups and of harbouring jealousy towards the Spaniard.
"All I can say is that Hayden may be bothered because now he can't access information and telemetry data from Dani's bike," Puig told motogp.com.
"With this information he was able to improve his riding, as he had all of Dani's references and now he can't use that any longer. He was simply copying as he never knew how to set-up a bike.
"A professional rider can't be complaining because he can't get access to the other rider's data, because finding what works best is his job, not the other rider's.
"Everybody knows that a racing team doesn't work like a football team. It involves two riders, but each is working for himself and the factory will support the rider who has the best chance. Because when it comes to winning, only one rider wins. It has always been like this and it always will be like this - anybody who says the opposite is just lying to look good."
Puig claimed that Hayden had never been an equal rival to Pedrosa.
"Honestly, and without trying to offend anyone, there was never a rivalry in the garage," he said.
"Nicky won the title when Dani was in his first MotoGP season, and since then there was no rivalry because he (Hayden) didn't get the results. On his own, Dani gained experience in this class and Nicky was always behind him, so Nicky has never been a serious rival."
Hayden will leave the Honda team for Ducati at the end of the season, with Andrea Dovizioso taking the place.
The Italian has already intimated that he expects a difficult relationship with Pedrosa and Puig, who said Pedrosa will regard Dovizioso as just another rival.
"He has shown loyalty to the factory, and now he gets a perfect move for him," said Puig of Dovizioso.
"As for how it will affect us? It really won't change much and won't affect our way of working. He will be another rival on the track."

Yes. I saw this too. As if he and Dani aren't disliked enough in the Paddock he then goes and spouts this crap. He is a throughly nasty little man. Hope Nicky kicks Dani's ass on the Duke next year.

That was appauling to read those comments. You would think being a Manager that he would have more respect and experience than that. He's right though, because Danni and Hayden have always been different with Dani being the little spoilt golden boy and Hayden getting dealt with the shit cards. I hope Nicky does better at Ducati... This is Danni's 3rd year in moto gp and he will be luck to hold 3rd... He will never be a world champion as he doesnt have the ability to fight nor have the passion like the real man that is Valentino Rossi