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Estoril Qualifying (SPOILER)
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A bit of a surprise, right? At least from a tire perspective?
Hayden (M), Stoner (B), Rossi (M), Pedrosa(M)...what does Michelin have for
race day?
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I'm still impressed by Stoner, he really is showing incredible
consistancy track after track, again the fastest Stones rider and the
only Duc doing anything.
I'm hoping tomorrow will be a classic AND the Yamahahaha and Honda's
don't lose out on the straight or have any tyre issues, that way when
Stoner wins yet again there will be no excuses.
Tomorrows race predictions
Stoner
Rossi
Pedrosa
Stoner will get the crown at PI is my guess.
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This season may have been a bit predictable so far, but I still think the
riders are fantastic to watch. Stoner "may" have one of the best packages,
but he pushes as hard as anyone else out there. Witness... his sliding both
ends during QP.
I hope the race is close, and if Hayden gets a good start, it just might be.
My thinking is that if Stoner gets off quickly and leads, it may be well
over. If Hayden can get a battle going, we may at least have some
excitement. My longshot prediction is that Rossi is fortunate to get a
podium. Hey.....I said it was a longshot!
Weather looks to be nice, so lets hope for a battle!
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Pedrosa did a run of properly fast times. Just one problem for him
though, he's on the second row which means he'll have to pass people and
we all know what that means at Estoril.
Everyone was losing time in the 4th sector. On their fast laps, Stoner
looked out of control, Rossi was spinning up and smoking the tyre, but
Hayden just went round without even using all the road. He found more
grip in that last corner than anyone. Either lucky with the tyre or
they've found a setup that works better than anyone.
Lots of complaints of chatter especially from the Suzukis.
Given how close everyone is in sectors 1,2,3 looks like it might be
quite a race.
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