The 2020 MotoGP schedule was announced today! The Kymiring is now on the schedule, and they have moved the US round a few weeks earlier so it happens before Argentina. The Thai round has been moved up from its usual late-season spot to race #2
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
4-Oct Aragón MotorLand Aragón
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
* Evening
** Subject to FIM Homologation
*** Subject to the Contract
Thanks for posting this Russ, hope to see you at COTA!!!
JT
I'll be there with my dad and at least one of my sons, maybe even 2 of them .
the track in TX is great. I went to an F1 race there.
Lots happening between seasons in MotoGP
-Lorenzo retirement
-Iannone doping suspension
-Alex Marquez to Repsol Honda (replacing Lorenzo)
-Brad Binder to factory KTM (replacing Zarco)
-Iker Lecuona to Tech3 KTM (replacing Hafizh Syarin who went back to Moto2)
-Zarco to Avintia Ducati (replacing Karel Abraham who retired)
-New jump start penalty of 2 long laps
-Revised aero rules
- New Michelin rear tire option
Vinales signed a new 2-yr deal with Factory Yamaha through 2022
This should be interesting if indeed it is true.
https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2020/01/28/nbc-lands-rights-to-motorcycle-racing.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo (https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2020/01/28/nbc-lands-rights-to-motorcycle-racing.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo)
Rob
Wow that is big news if it develops as they say. :clap: I was really bummed when I lost my BeIN Sports channel but now it seems that we should all have access to MotoGP again. I have since subscribed to VideoPass so not really a big issue any more, but I'll cancel once they have regular race coverage and live broadcasts.
I just hope that NBC with their NASCAR-lean doesn't eff-up the coverage and make it too goofy. Hopefully they use the international feed broadcasters, Steve Day and Mike Birt
Lorenzo is back with Yamaha, this time as a test rider
Quote from: SoCal250 on January 29, 2020, 12:39:53 PM
Wow that is big news if it develops as they say. :clap: I was really bummed when I lost my BeIN Sports channel but now it seems that we should all have access to MotoGP again. I have since subscribed to VideoPass so not really a big issue any more, but I'll cancel once they have regular race coverage and live broadcasts.
I just hope that NBC with their NASCAR-lean doesn't eff-up the coverage and make it too goofy. Hopefully they use the international feed broadcasters, Steve Day and Mike Birt
Ill be curious as to what NBC does with the video pass they mention, it would be nice to cancel my $175 subscription to MotoGP.com but I have a feeling we will need to keep both to start.
Quote from: SoCal250 on January 28, 2020, 12:34:11 PM
Vinales signed a new 2-yr deal with Factory Yamaha through 2022
Quartararo signed a new deal with Factory Yamaha for 2021 & 2022.
https://www.yamaha-racing.com/motogp/news/yamaha-factory-racing-motogp-team-add-quartararo-to-2021-2022-ri/
And Rossi's plans are TBD with Yamaha. They will revisit the topic later in the season. Yamaha has promised him a factory-spec M1 and full support if he decides to continue
Marc Marquez just signed a new 4-yr deal (https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/02/20/marc-marquez-renews-with-hrc-through-to-the-end-of-2024/324803) to stay with HRC through 2024. So he's not going any where for a while.
More info about the new TV deal with NBC
NBC Sports Group and MotoGP™ partner on multi-year agreement (https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/02/28/nbc-sports-group-and-motogp-partner-on-multi-year-agreement/326113)
"NBC Sports opens the 2020 MotoGP™ calendar with coverage of the Qatar Grand Prix from Losail International Circuit on Sunday, March 8, at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, the first of 20 MotoGP races that will air on NBC and NBCSN in 2020."
The coronavirus situation has affected the start of race season. First race is cancelled (at least for the premier class). :(
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/03/01/motogp-class-cancelled-at-the-grand-prix-of-qatar/326209
Wonder what's going to happen with Austin in a month.
The Thai GP on Mar 22 was postponed this morning. The season is off the a bad start
https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/motogp-postpones-thailand-grand-prix-because-of-coronavirus-concern/
Wow, never thought that COTA would be Round 1!
"As things stand, MotoGP will now hold its first race of the year in Texas on April 3-5 but that is also seen as being in major doubt, as is the following round in Argentina. Rumours persist that the 2020 MotoGP season might not begin until the opening European round at Jerez in May... or beyond."
Dorna released a revised schedule today. Thailand is moved to later in the year where it has been held in the past. Austin is now Round 1
(changes in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
The Austin event has been postponed until the end of the season.Yesterday the City of Austin announced a ban on large gatherings.
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-travis-county-prohibiting-events-with-2500-plus-people-until-may-due-to-coronavirus
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/03/10/red-bull-grand-prix-of-the-americas-rescheduled-for-november/327852
Announcement from COTA:
MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Postponed until November 13-15, 2020
With the disruption in international flights serving areas that are home to many teams, fans, freight and competitors, the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas has been postponed until November 15, 2020.
We are glad that there are no cases of the virus in Austin and recognize that the risks of getting sick are very low, however, an international event of this sort presents logistics concerns, travel commitments, and significant advance planning.
All tickets purchased will be valid for the November event. While we greatly appreciate the ongoing support and patronage of the fans, we recognize that some ticket holders may need a refund. COTA will honor any such request if received by July 1, 2020.
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
Argentina has been rescheduled for November
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/03/11/motul-argentina-grand-prix-rescheduled-for-november/327976
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
We'll be lucky to be racing by June. F1 on the other hand seems to be moving forward with Australia. Of course China is cancelled and Bahrain will run without spectators. Meanwhile, the Pirates will play their first game without spectators, of course nobody shows up anyways so the difference is nil.
The Spanish GP is now postponed - new date TBD
No surprise, that they postponed the Spanish GP. It seems they are just delaying the inevitable (or refusing to face reality) that the season will be scrapped. The next five rounds are all in Europe, predominately in countries that were hit hard by COVID
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
The time of year I get up early to see races..... Ill just stay in bed... :shuddap:
Quote from: SoCal250 on January 21, 2020, 02:39:16 PM
Lots happening between seasons in MotoGP
-Lorenzo retirement
-Iannone doping suspension
-Alex Marquez to Repsol Honda (replacing Lorenzo)
-Brad Binder to factory KTM (replacing Zarco)
-Iker Lecuona to Tech3 KTM (replacing Hafizh Syarin who went back to Moto2)
-Zarco to Avintia Ducati (replacing Karel Abraham who retired)
-New jump start penalty of 2 long laps
-Revised aero rules
-New Michelin rear tire option
Iannone has been suspended for 18 months. He is not allowed to race until June 2021. The virus shutdown has worked in his favor because so far it seems like he will not be missing much.
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/04/01/iannone-handed-18-month-suspension/328777
The French GP (Le Mans) has now been postponed.
Mugello and Catalunya have both been postponed.
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar* Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
17-May France Le Mans
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland** KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic*** Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
Germany has been postponed. A new date has not been set.
A decision on the Assen round will come next week after news from the Dutch government on Tues.
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring New date TBD
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
Assen has been postponed. A new date has not been set.
Today, the Finnish round was also postponed. A new date has not been set.
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring New date TBD
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen New date TBD
12-Jul Finland KymiRing New date TBD
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
Sounds like Rossi will be back for 2021. But it was bound to happen with a dwindling chance of any races for the 2020 season. He wouldn't want to retire like this. He's already been promised a factory-spec M1, but he will no longer have his seat on the factory team.
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/04/25/i-hope-to-continue-in-2021-rossi-on-his-motogp-future/329756
Rossi is a hero of mine. I have always loved his style.
It's just a shame that tenth championship now seems out of reach.
Germany, Assen, and Finland have been cancelled.
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/04/29/german-dutch-and-finnish-grands-prix-cancelled/329935
Dorna said today that their plan is to be racing by the end of July.
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
British & Australian GPs have been cancelled
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/05/28/2020-british-and-australian-grands-prix-cancelled/331133
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring[/color]
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
Not looking good to have much of a season...
The good news is MotoAmerica is back up this weekend! I'm excited to see the Fox Sports coverage
The Japan GP has been cancelled. The season is slowly evaporating
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
The Mugello GP has been cancelled. It was one of the rounds thathad been planned for rescheduling after the early season postponements
Revised schedule
(updates in red)
Date Grand Prix Circuit
8-Mar Qatar Losail International Circuit
22-Mar Thailand Chang International Circuit
5-Apr Americas Circuit of the Americas
19-Apr Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
3-May Spain Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto New date TBD
17-May France Le Mans New date TBD
31-May Italy Autodromo del Mugello New date TBD
7-Jun Catalunya Barcelona - Catalunya New date TBD
21-Jun Germany Sachsenring
28-Jun Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
12-Jul Finland KymiRing
9-Aug Czech Republic Automotodrom Brno
16-Aug Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
30-Aug Great Britain Silverstone
13-Sep San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
27-Sep Aragón MotorLand Aragón
4-Oct Thailand Chang International Circuit
18-Oct Japan Twin Ring Motegi
25-Oct Australia Philip Island
1-Nov Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
15-Nov Americas Circuit of the Americas
22-Nov Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
29-Nov Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
NEW calendar released not starting in Spain in July!!
Now starting in July...
Not good for the USA round. It had already been rescheduled for Nov 15 but now they've stuck Valencia in that spot. :whatever: MotoAmerica, which runs with MotoGP is still planned for that weekend. What a cluster F.
I didn't even catch that at first, that sucks! When it first got moved to November a buddy of mine and me started planning how we get out there.
I felt this bad news was coming. The following is an update from COTA I received this morning:
"MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Update
Big news! The fastest bikes in the world will return next year for an even bigger and better MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas on April 16-18, 2021! This year's event on November 13-15, 2020 has been canceled.
Your purchase will be automatically rolled over to the 2021 event. New tickets will be loaded into your account, and you'll receive a limited-edition commemorative MotoGP poster at the event. These posters will not be for sale at any other point in time.
While we greatly appreciate the ongoing support and patronage as fans, we recognize that some ticket holders may need a refund. If you wish to receive one, please contact us before October 1, 2020. Please allow up to 30 days for your refund to be issued.
Stay well, and we hope to be racing again soon!"
MotoGP restarts this weekend in Jerez :clap:
And a few minutes ago Rossi announced that he is "99% certain" he will be joining Petronas Yamaha SRT for the 2021 season. So he and Quartararo are basically trading spots.
For those of you without VideoPass, the Spanish GP race will be shown on NBC this weekend
Sunday 07/19 - NBC, Noon Pacific (3pm EDT)
Sunday 07/19 - NBCSN, 4:30pm Pacific (7:30pm EDT)
TV coverage update for the US
NBC Sports' 2020 MotoGP telecast schedule (as of July 2, 2020):
Date Race/Track Network Time (ET)
Sun., July 19 Spanish Grand Prix* NBC 3 p.m.
Sun., July 26 Andalucia Grand Prix NBC 2:30 a.m. p.m. (corrected error in NBC schedule)
Sun., August 9 Czech Grand Prix NBCSN 7:30 a.m.
Sun., August 16 Austrian Grand Prix NBCSN 7:30 a.m.
Mon., August 24 Styrian Grand Prix* NBCSN 1 a.m.
Sun., September 13 San Marino Grand Prix* NBCSN 2:30 p.m.
Sun., September 20 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix NBCSN 7:30 a.m.
Sun., September 27 Catalunya Grand Prix* NBCSN 11 p.m.
Sun., October 11 French Grand Prix* NBCSN 7 p.m.
Sun., October 18 Aragon Grand Prix* NBCSN 7 p.m.
Sun., October 25 Teruel Grand Prix* NBC 4:30 p.m.
Sun., November 8 European Grand Prix* NBCSN 10 p.m.
Sun., November 15 Valencia Grand Prix* NBC 2:30 p.m.
*denotes same-day delay
What's with the commentators banging on Rossi today? He was nicely on pace, Quartaroro being the exception. Sure Rossi was a bit squirrelly early on, but once he found the rhythm he was solid. Rossi put on a master class, so late on the brakes, precision late apexes time and time again. Vinales found himself lucky to learn from Rossi, and it managed him the better at the flag. It just proves what grit and experience actually means. Fabio certainly has loads of potential, and I look forward to watching him.
Ducati has really found something with that bike. It gets out of the corner with so much squat, it hardly ever wheelies despite what is an ultimate power advantage. It's really something. They need a top rider and they are bound for a championship.
I'm worried about Yamaha as the season goes on. The top speed deficit is going to be a killer on the faster tracks. They were down 8-10kph to the Ducs and Hondas at Jerez which has a very short straight.
And with a 5-engine limit their biggest challenge for the season is not going to be the other riders but the rules. They are likely to exhaust their engine allotment before the season is over. There were rumors that Maverick had used 2 already. And with a mystery engine failure that has affected riders during the race in successive races they have issues.
A lot of interesting action in the first 2 weeks of the restart. Today's Moto3 race had a podium injury. When has that ever happened? And in Moto2 the 2nd and 3rd place finishers, who are teammates, crashed into each other on the cool down lap while trying to celebrate. How often does that happen?
The two weekends of racing in Spain were amazing and Yamahas seemed to do OK....
I have only caught the MotoGP on NBC so I haven't caught up with Moto2 or 3, but it looks like it will be a very interesting rest of season.
More schedule changes. I figured the fly-aways would be axed.
Today Dorna announced that Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia are cancelled. And another round has been added for the final weekend of Nov 20-22 at a track in Europe to be named later. The site will be announced Aug 10
The location for the final race of 2020 is rumored to be Portimao, Portugal.
Portimao was confirmed today as the final race of the season
RACE CIRCUIT DATE
Spain Jerez 19 Jul
Andalusia Jerez 26 Jul
Czech Republic Brno 9 Aug
Austria Red Bull Ring 16 Aug
Styria Red Bull Ring 23 Aug
San Marino Misano 13 Sep
Emilia Romagna Misano 20 Sep
Catalunya Catalunya 27 Sep
France Le Mans 11 Oct
Aragon Motorland 18 Oct
Teruel Motorland 25 Oct
Europe Valencia 8 Nov
Valencia Valencia 15 Nov
Portugal Algarve 22 Nov
Well, 2020 has certainly turned out to be one of the most exciting and dynamic seasons in recent memory! And one of the most unusual too!
WOW! :vroom: :bacon:
Crazy race(s) today!
I missed them. I need to read the race reports.
I managed to get through a few race write ups. The championship is kind of wide open right now. Nobody seems to want it. The KTM boom is fantastic.
Rossi is well known for his special Drudi-designed helmets, particularly at his home round. This year I think he's outdone himself with the latest edition!
Presenting the "Viagra edition" 2020 Misano helmet! :dawg: :cheerleader:
:nana: ha!
This season is crazy! Anyone could win it. The top 9 are separated by only 23 points after 6 rounds of 14
Dovi @ Misano #2, taking a little dig at his current employer :dawg:
Catalan GP, Qualifying @ T5
That is absolutely amazing to me :eek:
Mir on the Suzuki.
Certainly not the bike or rider I would have expected, and for that, I have to salute them!
I have always been told that consistency wins championships, this year certainly is proof.
I've got odds on Suzuki for a repeat in 2021. They have the best all around bike and some fast riders
MM93 may not come back. Yamaha is a mess. Dovi is sitting out
Last race of the season this weekend. :( It should be a good one in Portugal but it will be bittersweet.
Four long months to deal with until the next season starts at Losail.
Could be Suzuki 1-2.
Crazy.
GP bikes coming over the crest of Turn 8 at speed at Portimao is damn impressive! :whoop:
Portiamao is a gem. Totally under rated on the world stage.
Wasn't much of a race today, but the season was intense. Hard to keep up with really. 2021 could be just as wild!