Alex

1.2 bar used to be max for OEM 440cc injectors and Ceramics. Beyond that you're just pushing the EGT's higher. Probably worth getting the injectors cleaned...

WhatsApp'd him

Sold it yet?

Probably one of the best examples of the breed left! GLWS - Sent from Mobile

Totally - I hope he does it next year...it would be a wonderful story/ending.

It was Sam's second year but the Speed-Up is still lacking - numbers and ability - so he was miles ahead of the other Speed-Up riders. The move to the better Kalax will provide him with equal machinery. Aprilia have invested in him for their MotoGP project (2017 he'll be in MotoGP) so he's going to have the right equipment to get the job done in '16. IF MM was trying to protect JL then THEY could have let DP passed both of them and not worried. DP makes the overtake and then overshoots the corner, giving the place back to MM. Why was MM tailgating JL and adding pressure if he wanted to just cruise home in 2nd/3rd why not just hang with DP and then everyone could say, clearly the Yamaha was faster. Its' this behaviour that leaves a very mixed view of what was going on. It was not MM's usual battling style, totally agreed, but, 2nd is better than falling off and taking JL with him and handing the championship to VR. Imagine if that had happened, all the VR fans would be delighted and still spouting venomous bile at the other riders/fans. That's the only thing I'm really clear on from this, VR fans are horrendous in their bullying and nasty behaviour.

It's all a bit rubbish. I would like to see Vale get a 10th title, and retire. It will be the best way to go. Maybe next year. JL truly needs to stop talking. I may like the 'ghost' helmet design and riding ability but that's it. MM needs to stop interfering. Dorna/FIM need to get their act together. VR needs to get faster in Quali. Too often he's chasing from behind and getting embroiled. Whilst the racing was great this year the politics and temperament of these riders/teams/organisers needs some adjustment. Even in Moto3 WTF was ONO doing taking points off of Kent FFS. Why was Kent being so poorly managed/advised on strategy especially around qualifying. Beggers belief. But very happy to see him take the title at the end. I've high hopes for Sam Lowes next year on a Kalax (as the Aprilia MotoGP test rider). Kent's second bite of the Moto2 apple needs to be much bigger. Redding on the Ducati should be interesting, it's been a hard season for him and the VDS team that hasn't run a MotoGP bike before this year. I think Honda's 2016 bike will have a better front end so I think Cal will have a better time too. And Bradders will do well...enough, he made Pol look ordinary which has been marvellous

I was gutted for Cal, I've yet to work out wtf happened on lap 1 as at one point he and Rossi were up to about 14/15 then he just disappeared again. not sure if he was on the spare bike or they fixed the race one. It's going to be an interested off season for MotoGp that's for sure. From the comments on the internet no one is going to watch anymore to see if Vale can come back and get the 10th next year. #everybodycalmthef##kdown.

I'm exhausted from watching that. Great racing, shame Dani accidentally ruined Marc's plans for the last 2 laps but in the end the guy with the most wins won the championship. Removing all the politics, 99 has ridden impeccably and 46 was on the defensive from mid season with that resurgence. Without the wet weather issues it could have been done and dusted already with the same result. No comment on my choice of helmet earlier this year.

Then I shall watch your (self) limited information closely in future! Glad there is optimism in the factory. Seems like once they lick the harvesting/storage they'll make huge strides forward. The fun bit is they can pretty much bin this year's engine at the end of the year.

You work there Swampy?

FFS OMGZ Yeah Drivers Champ - Keke Rosberg.

Not sure I get you here, Nico is the son of an ex-WDC and has been in the same junior teams as Lewis at times. They've been on the same path however Nico was able to self fund and Lewis needed a form of scholarship. McLaren decided to go for it and they won a WDC (nearly 2 but for poor mgmt choices in '07) and the rest is history. Nico chose to be a Williams test driver to get he F1 seat. Obviously Keke's history with the team played a part there. Then Merc come into the sport and want a German driver. They buy the remnants of Brawn, the car that has just won the WCC/WDC, Nico goes there fully expecting A) a decent payday and B) a great car. Yes it didn't work out but at the same time McLaren is dieing as a force in F1. Lewis chose to leave McLaren because of the new regulations, with McLaren no longer a 'works' team he knew they would continue to struggle whereas Mercedes had an opportunity for a sudden upswing in results. The PU would be king. Nico was hanging on for the opportunity presented by the new regulations and Lewis joined him, they bet on this future and you could argue both won that gamble. LH abandoning McLaren is an interesting choice of words, and I disagree with them. TL;DR = Both have had support getting to F1. Both gambled on Merc coming good.

Problem for the team is, someone has to give. If no one does then they'll fail to finish a lot. Its an unwritten rule of team management that you have to have a guy in the team that will give in first. Nico is first rate at this.

I think he's feeling pretty sorry for himself, not a lot has gone his way. From the start of that race, slip mid-race...to the failure of his new spec engine at Monza. I can't really blame him - Rosberg is very self aware and analytical. He knows his driving hasn't been good enough and that his dreams of being WDC, ever, are fading. It's tough to have your darkest moments on TV.

This article I think sums it up... https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/10/27/2015_sepang_motogp_round_up_heroes_who_h.html What a farce...MM and VR are close to bringing the sport into disrepute. And JL needs to stop complaining. DP FTW.

Race direction should have a word with MM before the race. And his Dad too. Race Direction should threaten MM with missing the first round of next season if he plays silly buggers again. Seeing as it appears MM is furious over what he perceives is VR costing him the championship this year with Argentina and Assen. If Race Direction threaten his start to next year he may obey.

Bit childish to call him Louise, Imi.

We know the car is the differentiator. You can only use what you are given. LH has maximised the opportunity just like Vettel did. Both are worthy champs as they did the business and didn't crack under pressure. I am hopeful that the 2016 will see the cars close up a bit more, 2017 regs don't appear to car about close racing just about laptimes...which is frustrating. They have to make it possible to follow the car in front through corners, this is the fundamental issue not being addressed which stops racing being close and requiring DRS to spice up. Wider front tyres on the and an active system on the front wing which increases downforce *when cornering* within a second of the car in front would easily be enough to allow drivers to follow each other much more closely.

I'm starting to see more evidence on the web of MM being a bit childish and not getting on with his race. I don't know if VR spurned his advances or something but there's clearly something going on. Both masks are slipping and VR has gotten himself embroiled in a fight. MM is being very smart at winding VR up. VR is biting. No-one wins. I do hope that the last race is much cleaner. MM needs to do the job for his team not get embroiled in silliness. We've seen MM has a temper in Moto2. As a fan this is ruining the spectacle. The Philip Island race I thought was epic, appears now to have been a hoax as the Repsol bike should have cleared off... VR's move to run MM out wide was blatant, MM's are cuter, possibly both need to start on the naughty step. It will be a tainted title for whomever wins it.

Digsy...that SAE paper you found me - will it be in there? This second I'm not sure if it's with me here or in the storage unit.

Of course it wasn't driver error. Clearly it was Lewis's ego, it became so big that it created a space time vacuum and this temporarily reduced the rear grip of Nico's car. #tinfoilhatdeployed #nicof**kedup

They didn't get banned at the same time or for this thread...if everyone had stuck to technical discussions no banning would have happened. But we still have the "winner" Digsy

The GP was good, if you watched positions 3-14. I think it will be more even next year. But we'll see. Well done Lewis, you are better than your current team-mate.

Helmets come in different shapes. And so do heads. You HAVE to go with the brands that fit your head, no matter what appeals visually. I for instance cannot wear AGV/ARAI. I have to wear HTC/Shoei/Shark/Schuberth. As a minimum I would try on these 6 brands...probably Bell too. You're looking for a shape and size which hold firmly yet doesn't have any obvious pressure points. Gloves, winter is coming, if learning now, get ones that are less sporty and more wind/water resistant - comfy warm hands are better in all situations! Again you need to try them on. Boots, 3rd most important after helmet and gloves IMO. Again, the fit of the boots varies wildly. Sidi are too narrow for me, same with Dainese. I've got Alpine Stars SMX5 at the moment - they are snug but very well protected. I think the winner though is always Daytona - they make amazing boots, comfy and protective. You need Ankle protection as much as anything with boots, it's about what happens if the bike ends up on your leg whilst you're both sliding down the road. Totally agree on the buying 2nd hand textiles to learn with. However I'd say that new sets don't have to be expensive. I'd have a look on eBay. But I'd got try things on in a store if possible. As for the bike, aspiring to a Ducati 1098 is cool, I wanted an old SP-2 VTR1000 when I started to learn. What I actually got though was a fast Naked. I got a CB1000R as it was a piece of piss to ride, yet had a great 1000cc engine and looked pretty cool too, to me. I upgraded to the S1000RR after 3 years. A 1098 was considered but I couldn't be doing with the heavy clutch (I do commute) or the alleged reliability issues. I think what I'm trying to say is, get something you can develop your riding on before you go for the bike you really want...as you may find as you experience grows so your taste may change. Hence I've not got the SP-2...