09-18-2006, 10:07 AM
.RJ Wrote:stevegula Wrote:Nicky's got problems competing on the world stage. Nice launch there Nicky, way to go from pole position to 16th in one lap.
Dude, pull your head out of your ass.
The 125 and 250cc races were both in dry conditions, with expected dry weather for the GP - hayden's bike had a hard rear tire on it, and even with a delayed start they werent able to change tires. Hard tires + rain = no grip = rider goes backwards. Never mind that he went from 16th all the way up to 5th by the end of the race and rode very strong.
Everyone was subject to the same weather and the same rules, yet he managed to give up 15 places in one lap. Those same tires you claim he had no grip on are the ones he regained the most places on (5)*, so they arguably weren't the problem.
* he reclaimed 5 on the hards, 3 during the bike exchange, and 3 on rain tires.
*edit* random fact off of motogp.com - Melandri is the only rider to ever win at Philip Island in 125, 250, and the Premiere class.