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[Alastair]

My guess would be that it's the smaller size of the bike and change in weight distribution (it's all in the middle now) not suiting his style. They've changed the fairing to suit him apparently but that didn't seem to help and they also had a lot more power this w/e and he still couldn't do it. I think Honda just designed the bike around the wrong person as Hayden is a fair bit bigger than the dwarf Pedrosa.

[The_G_Man]

My guess would be that it's the smaller size of the bike and change in weight distribution (it's all in the middle now) not suiting his style. They've changed the fairing to suit him apparently but that didn't seem to help and they also had a lot more power this w/e and he still couldn't do it. I think Honda just designed the bike around the wrong person as Hayden is a fair bit bigger than the dwarf Pedrosa.

Yes, they built the bike aroung pedrosa. That must be a real slap in the face to the current moto GP number 1 .
If I was Hayden I would be extremely upset at his number 2 status in the team. In saying that I personally don't rate him.

Rossi on the other hand is a genius!

Should be a great weekend coming up, Moto Gp and F1

[Alastair]

Quali's live on ITV4 people, not normal ITV, remember that.

Live qualifying Saturday 9 June 1730-1930 ITV4

Qualifying re-run Saturday 9 June 2340-0110 ITV1

Live race Sunday 10 June 1700-2000 ITV1

Highlights Sunday 10 June 2345-0045 ITV1

[Richard.John]

The race should be good this weekend and Indy the following Sunday. I love back to backs!

[NaveT]

Looking forward to this weekend as well. Especially since I am sitting in Montreal with tickets for the first corner.

[VR46]

Thanks for the heads-up Al, don't forget fellow race fans there's Moto GP this weekend also

[Paulos G]

Looking forward to this weekend as well. Especially since I am sitting in Montreal with tickets for the first corner.

Colour me jealous! I expect a fully detailed race report from our NTSC man in the stands!

[adam_the_browndog]

Quali is abit of a bugger for me, as i have work at 3 till about 11 ... so i'll miss the bloody thing.

But i'm doing a morning shift on sunday, so i'll have the enjoyment of the grand prix... Going to be fun watching it in the evening.

[Richard.John]

Looking forward to this weekend as well. Especially since I am sitting in Montreal with tickets for the first corner.

I don't know if it's your first time but enjoy the sound.

[Alastair]

Sad to hear of the rider and two spectators deaths in the final race of the TT yesterday

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6734325.stm

[Richard.John]

Those TT riders have balls of steel. RIP

[VR46]

They certainly do, no fear those lads, 160mph inches from a brick wall. Gods.

Pleased Hamilton got pole, be real interesting (if they remain in the the qualifying order after the first corner) to see if he manages to pull away from Alonso, should be a great race.

Well done Heidfield also, was expecting more from Ferrari

[Paulos G]

Fantastic Moto GP race today. Great to see such close racing at the front, especially for the last 6/7 laps or so.

[Alastair]

Yep, great MotoGP, fingers crossed for more of the same from the F1 boys.

[On The Edge of Insanity]

Good f*cking lord, this is the Lewis Hamilton show! It started with the news and weather beforehand; when have they ever done a weather report for the Grand Prix location before?

Looking forward to the race and will be supporting Lewis, but this is the last pre-race show I'm watching this season, because it has become laughable.