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Posted by just bob on June 2, 2008, 12:14 pm
> wrote:
>
>>
>>>
>>> How the fuck did he [beat?] *cough* Rossi
>>
>>If you don't know how he beat Rossi, then I'd say you're not qualified to
>>determine that he's "totally out of his depth".
>
> To take a somewhat constructive turn on this trollish thread...
>
> I had the good fortune to see the Eurosport version of the LeMans race
> as well as the practice and qualifying session. God I wish we could
> get good coverage like that over here in the States. Moody, Ryder,
> and Mamola provide so much more pertinent information without the bias
> and hero worship we get on our broadcasts.
>
> Anyway, throughout the practice sessions they took a genuine look at
> what's troubling the likes of Hayden as well as the non-Stoner Ducati
> riders. Although they never connected the dots, it was perfectly
> clear to me. Melandri and Hayden need to swap places.
>
> Hayden was languishing down around 15th all weekend. He could be seen
> sliding the bike all over the place and generally looking like he was
> just trying too hard and it was making him slow. Meanwhile Pedrosa
> looked smooth and fast. It was actually quite enjoyable watching how
> Dani was working the corners and lifting the bike early for better
> drive.
>
> Then look at Melandri. He's trying to be smooth but the bike just
> isn't going anywhere. They pointed out how much movement the bike has
> with Casey on it, how much better it responds when he throws it around
> and it bucks and weaves on him (much like the WSBK Ducati's with the
> likes of Bayliss I might add).
>
> So, we have Hayden trying to manhandle a bike that needs to be smooth,
> and we have Melandri trying to pussyfoot a bike that needs some rough
> attention.
>
> I expect that Hayden will not be on a Repsol bike next year. Does
> anyone know if Melandri signed a one year contract or a longer one? I
> think a swap by those two might prove fruitful for everyone involved.
Great observation. I wish they would swap. On past experience we know Hayden
is good enough to mix it up with the best but his old style of riding just
is not working for him.
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