Rossi and Hamilton swap machinery

SenorFunkyPants · 12-13-2019, 05:31 AM

Pig Farmer · 12-13-2019, 08:06 AM

Rossi is my hero, but props to Hamilton. I don’t know if Hamilton is an experienced rider but the consequences of getting it wrong on a bike are way higher. Having ridden for most of my life, I’d be scared shitless to do a lead-follow lap with Rossi on a GP bike.

SenorFunkyPants · 12-13-2019, 09:29 AM

Bit of a Rossi fan myself...I believe he span the F1 car 3 times and Hamilton dropped the bike once. Hamilton got within 4 secs of Rossi's lap which doesn't sound too shabby.

yco · 12-16-2019, 01:14 AM

1:52 is one of the big reasons why i like Lewis.. 6 times world champ, broke almost all records and such humble words.. its great.. and its sooo rare in sports..

mk1-fan · 12-17-2019, 03:33 AM

After watching that video, I have more respect for Lewis.

He certainly didn't hold back in the corners.....

yco · 12-20-2019, 08:34 PM

things look better onboard.. wondered short shifting on exits was a habit for him or was an advise from Merc' guys for stability..

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...f1-w08/458571/ ..

tcabill · 12-20-2019, 08:46 PM

That almost made me a Lewis fan, I better not watch it again.

SenorFunkyPants · 12-21-2019, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yco

things look better onboard.. wondered short shifting on exits was a habit for him or was an advise from Merc' guys for stability..

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...f1-w08/458571/ ..

Maybe they suggested it after a couple of spins....even Vettel has been know to spin in races by getting on the power too hard after a turn.

The onboard from Hamilton on the bike.
https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/ne...-bike/4615142/

I'm impressed by just how quick both of them go with unfamiliar machinery.

zx10guy · 12-21-2019, 08:21 AM

I understand Rossi has had some rally racing experience. Also I seem to recall when there was talk about whether Rossi would continue in GP racing that there were some discussions with an F1 team about him moving over.

racerbruce · 12-21-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants

Maybe they suggested it after a couple of spins....even Vettel has been know to spin in races by getting on the power too hard after a turn.

The onboard from Hamilton on the bike.
https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/ne...-bike/4615142/

I'm impressed by just how quick both of them go with unfamiliar machinery.

INCREDIBLE onboard video....HAM was really getting after it on two wheels; ROS looked incredibly impressive on four wheels.

NickyC · 12-25-2019, 08:48 AM

Great video, thanks for sharing!

I'm not sure how anybody can't like Hamilton. He's basically the epitome of long term drive, excellence, and professionalism. I've heard zero negativity concerning anything in his personal life either, the guy is just a boss.

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yco i'm just saying 6021 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	1:52 is one of the big reasons why i like Lewis.. 6 times world champ, broke almost all records and such humble words.. its great.. and its sooo rare in sports.. __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
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yco i'm just saying 6021 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	things look better onboard.. wondered short shifting on exits was a habit for him or was an advise from Merc' guys for stability.. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...f1-w08/458571/ .. __________________ "Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
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