2010 Misano MotoGP Race Result - Flag-To-Flag Victory Taken In Dominant Fashion

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14 finishers, a boring race (just like the last one), even the announcers were having a hard time coming up with something to talk about.

Truly this wasn't what one would call a bar banging, bull snorting, tire grinding specticle but I have to say the demunitive Dani was a pretty amazing one man show today.

I think I have forgiven him for the Nicky thrashing of 2006 now. He is a real talent that seems to just now be coming to a consistant grip on how to man handle the Honda beast. Good on ya mate.

Poor Nicky. He now has the snaffu hat trick at Misano.

First, I'm a Hayden fan, but karma really bit him in the backside today. He gave DeAngelis hell (more than just the blame) for his first lap antics last year, but this year Nicky was the fruity helmet. It will be interesting to see if Capirossi gives him a pass.

Second, Stoner must be dying to get onto the Honda. The RC looks so well sorted, and Pedrosa is riding it brilliantly. I fear a bit for the racing, b/c the Honda has traditionally been a very good starter. Pedrosa and Stoner both like to be the hare that everyone chases so if both of them have the fastest bike on the grid, it could make for some awful races. If the Honda maintains this performance advantage, we are going to see the Criville vs. Doohan era revisited (with the same outcome, imo). With a little luck, we will be treated to a few Catalunya 2009's.

Third, British Eurosport's coverage of MotoGP is the only thing keeping MotoGP alive in the English-speaking world, imo. Toby, Jules, and Spalding are race commentators for the start of the race, and then they hold a world-class MotoGP talk show during the race. If any thing should happen, they are always available to switch back into race mode, but they have the ability to carry the show if the racing is weak. It is beyond all comprehension, that Dorna would have taken exclusive coverage away from them, even if BBC has raised ratings. The extra dosh isn't worth it if the product suffers. No offense to Cox and Parrish, but they aren't part of the broadcasting aliens. :-D

Interesting you should say that, Doughnuts, because I'm inclined to think Rossi's been getting detuned engines lately too. I'm told Rossi's not getting new developement stuf for the rest of the season! Dirty trick, I reckon!
PK.

I think it is really a sad state of affairs when we are forced to give thought to the fact that someone may be given a detuned engine in the "premier" motorcycle racing series.

The discussion used to be one of "these other manufacturers need to get their act together and bring their bikes up to XYZ's performance".

Unleash the horses. Bring back the unrestricted fire breathers. Increase the fuel allocation from 21 liters to 21 barrels. Remove traction, wheelie, launch control.

I agree with most of you. The MotoGP race was an absolute bore, as nearly all of them have been this year. The race turned into a parade before they completed 4 laps. I ended up fast-forwarding through much of this race, and I never do that. Pretty sad that the gossip and silly season for MotoGP has been far more entertaining than any of the races this season.