Quick thoughts on the race from Sundays race at the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi and thoughts on Alvaro Bautista staying at Gresini for another season.
The race itself was a very good race, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Motegi (on Honda home race as-well, which they own the track), Dani Pedrosa is now 28 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with three races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, four and a half seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Cal Crutchlow would have finished third of his Tech 3 Yamaha. But, his bike run out of fuel of the last lap while he was in third place unlucky had to retire on the last lap. Which, allows Alvaro Bautista to finish in third place on his works Honda Gresini. Seven seconds behind Pedrosa at the end of the race.
Also, quick mention to Casey Stoner on his Repsol Honda, first since his ankle injury at Indianapolis. Started from the second row pole for Sundays race and did a solid job on his Repsol Honda, running with the leaders throughout the race and eventually taking a fine fifth place, 21 seconds behind team-mate Dani Pedrosa at the end.
Last week, it was announced last Friday (12/10/12) that Alvaro Bautista will be staying at Gresini Honda team for another season, until the end of the 2013 season. My opinion is a good decision from Gresini for keeping Alvaro Bautista till the end of 2013. Had a difficult job this season from the former Suzuki rider, replacing the late Marco Simoncelli. Only got a pole postion and two podiums so far this season, despite being the only Gresini rider having a MotoGP spec prototype machine this season (Gresini team-mate Michele Pirro on a CRT machine). Also, there was rumours a few months back that Jonathan Rea or Scott Reading may got the ride instead of Alvaro Bautista for next season. So, well done Gresini for keeping faith with Alvaro Bautista, personally Alvaro Bautista is a talented rider with a lot to prove.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
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