Ben Spies to leave Yamaha

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  1. Remal

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    #1 Remal, Jul 24, 2012
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    hhmmmm who could possibly be his replacement :D
     
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    was my thinking also mate
     
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    its good that we both think nicky will get the ride
     
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  5. Jimbo Vills

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    IF TRUE - Clearly been told to walk before pushed - looks like Cal calling their bluff about ducati worked a treat.....
     
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    It's only deserving that Cal gets the seat. He has been superb this year. With a little more consistancy, who knows where he'll end up at the end of next season.
     
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    Dovi would be the more likely candidate if you ask me.

    As for BS11, would a return to MotoGP for Suzuki and their 'chosen' rounds for the 2013 season be out of order for him to be the man to ride and develop the bike for their propsed return in 2014?
     
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    think that was always when and not if,on results it has to be dovi as much as i want cal
     
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    Do agree that dovi's results have been better than cals, but he has had a factory ride before and as consistent as he was, didn't set the world alight?

    Cal has surpassed all expectation and improves with every race, also had some bad luck this season and would have def been on the podium if it wasn't for the ankle.

    For me, I think cal has more potential so should be given a shot...
     
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    I agree with jimbo. Dovi has been in gp's for years, cal is just starting out in reality, and shows much more potential. His mid corner speed is bloody awesome!
     
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    And with that it makes u think hoe pedrosa keeps his ride, yes he wins a few races but after what 6 years i
    On a factory bike and no championship. Stoner first year and a title to his name with Honda
     
    #11 Remal, Jul 24, 2012
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    Spanish = repsol money!!

    With Marquez joining, ped is doomed...
     
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  13. Remal

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    Agree with u there
     
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    Julian Ryder's tweeted that someone well informed has told him he's moving to BMW in WSBK.
     
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    I thought the factory BMW team were pulling out of WSBK.
    If you have Eurosport app its on their telling you about him tweeting leaving Yamaha
     
    #15 Guy, Jul 25, 2012
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    goldbet will be still there with the backing of BMW just the factory team going but they are still keeping their fingers in the pie with WSB
     
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    BMW Motorrad have handed over the WSBK team to BMW Motorrad Italia, presumably so the mothership can concentrate on enterring MotoGP in a couple of years' time.
     
    #17 Moily, Jul 25, 2012
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    Looks like valentino and jorge next season. ;)
     
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    I wonder how long we will have to wait untill its officialy announced that valentino has got the ride
     
    #19 fez.57, Jul 25, 2012
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    Ducati blog on fb already has Rossi saying he's gone to yamaha!
     
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