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jwfzr · 10-18-2007, 12:10 AM

Seems like he's not happy.

BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Rossi unhappy with Yamaha effort

Rossi unhappy with Yamaha effort

Valentino Rossi has issued an ultimatum to his Yamaha team after missing out on the MotoGP crown for a second season.

He was second fastest in qualifying for Sunday's Australian MotoGP, with Honda's Dani Pedrosa on pole and 2007 title-winner Casey Stoner in third.
Five-time champion Rossi said: "Yamaha have to show me something now, make a good bike for 2008. If nothing changes, I can look for another opportunity."

Rossi's contract with Yamaha runs out after the 2008 season.
The 28-year-old won the MotoGP crown every year from 2001 to 2005, three times with Honda and twice with Yamaha.
He added: "I gave a lot of success to Yamaha in these past years, now I wait for something from them.

"If we want to win the title again then we need the people in Japan to put in more effort. We need to be more aggressive and brave in the development decisions."

Motophotog · 10-18-2007, 02:51 AM

Hey at least he's not Roberts JR. lol

jwfzr · 10-18-2007, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by revhard

Hey at least he's not Roberts JR. lol

you mean the guy that your boy Hopper has never been able to finish ahead of his entire career? lol......

GixxerPete · 10-18-2007, 08:35 AM

Gee, it's so hard for some of you to even fathom the possibilty that maybe, just maybe, the fact that Rossi had an uncompetitive bike and tires this year might have had something to do with his lack of winning.

If bikes and tires make so little difference? How cum Stoner wasn't dominating last year?

jwfzr, I know you know better, I think you like playing devil's advocate or just trying to bunch panties.

The rest of you clearly don't know wtf you're talking about.

jwfzr · 10-18-2007, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Gee, it's so hard for some of you to even fathom the possibility that maybe, just maybe, the fact that Rossi had an uncompetitive bike and tires this year might have had something to do with his lack of winning.

If bikes and tires make so little difference? How cum Stoner wasn't dominating last year?

jwfzr, I know you know better, I think you like playing devil's advocate or just trying to bunch panties.

The rest of you clearly don't know wtf you're talking about.

No Doubt the Yamaha was a turd this year, and he did an admirable job with it. I think he would have done just as well on the Kawasaki and better on the Suzuki. Stoner did not dominate last year because he was still swayed by the" Myth that is Rossi" once he saw he was beatable, well you know the rest.

Buckwheat · 10-22-2007, 09:29 PM

Yea, what a bummer. He still beat every other Bridgestone shod bike, Ducati, Honda, Kawi, Suzuki, and Yamaha out there though. He probably raced harder this past season than any previously. Yamaha has slacked with development after winning previous GP titles, and it's obviously happening again.

tokin · 10-22-2007, 09:38 PM

That's not whining, that's telling his sponsors to put up or shut up. He put in his side of the deal by winning them championships. It's their turn.

ZX14-TOMCAT · 10-22-2007, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by tokin

That's not whining, that's telling his sponsors to put up or shut up. He put in his side of the deal by winning them championships. It's their turn.

couldn't have said it better.

NoQuarter#121 · 10-23-2007, 06:16 PM

Next year may be fun.

I'm tired of the processional racing of F1, oops I mean Moto GP...

Long live SBK!!!!!!

Rossi will be desperate in the early races to try to put together a championship season.

I believe he is still the best rider, but the stupid 800cc rule and electronics have dulled his brilliance.

The racing sux, gimme a spec tire or something to make last lap passes happen again!

GOAT? probably, but only just to the good side of Mike Hailwood, and Ago.

gimme the 990's and less traction control!!!

erickb · 10-23-2007, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Gee, it's so hard for some of you to even fathom the possibilty that maybe, just maybe, the fact that Rossi had an uncompetitive bike and tires this year might have had something to do with his lack of winning.

If bikes and tires make so little difference? How cum Stoner wasn't dominating last year?

jwfzr, I know you know better, I think you like playing devil's advocate or just trying to bunch panties.

The rest of you clearly don't know wtf you're talking about.

sounds like the Hayden excuse as well, so does he get a free pass

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10-18-2007, 12:10 AM	#1
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	Rossi Rumblings Seems like he's not happy. BBC SPORT \| Motorsport \| Rossi unhappy with Yamaha effort Rossi unhappy with Yamaha effort Valentino Rossi has issued an ultimatum to his Yamaha team after missing out on the MotoGP crown for a second season. He was second fastest in qualifying for Sunday's Australian MotoGP, with Honda's Dani Pedrosa on pole and 2007 title-winner Casey Stoner in third. Five-time champion Rossi said: "Yamaha have to show me something now, make a good bike for 2008. If nothing changes, I can look for another opportunity." Rossi's contract with Yamaha runs out after the 2008 season. The 28-year-old won the MotoGP crown every year from 2001 to 2005, three times with Honda and twice with Yamaha. He added: "I gave a lot of success to Yamaha in these past years, now I wait for something from them. "If we want to win the title again then we need the people in Japan to put in more effort. We need to be more aggressive and brave in the development decisions."


10-18-2007, 02:51 AM	#2
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426F, Yamaha GT80 vintage enduro	Hey at least he's not Roberts JR. lol


10-18-2007, 08:35 AM	#4
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Renton, WA I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	Gee, it's so hard for some of you to even fathom the possibilty that maybe, just maybe, the fact that Rossi had an uncompetitive bike and tires this year might have had something to do with his lack of winning. If bikes and tires make so little difference? How cum Stoner wasn't dominating last year? jwfzr, I know you know better, I think you like playing devil's advocate or just trying to bunch panties. The rest of you clearly don't know wtf you're talking about.


10-22-2007, 09:29 PM	#6
Buckwheat Streetfighter Joined: Nov 2005 From: Pismo Beach, CA I Ride: Triumph Speed Triple, BMW GS 1150	Yea, what a bummer. He still beat every other Bridgestone shod bike, Ducati, Honda, Kawi, Suzuki, and Yamaha out there though. He probably raced harder this past season than any previously. Yamaha has slacked with development after winning previous GP titles, and it's obviously happening again.


10-22-2007, 09:38 PM	#7
tokin Hello Kitty Fan Joined: May 2007 From: none Blog Entries: 1	That's not whining, that's telling his sponsors to put up or shut up. He put in his side of the deal by winning them championships. It's their turn.


10-23-2007, 06:16 PM	#9
NoQuarter#121 Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: I fall down	Next year may be fun. I'm tired of the processional racing of F1, oops I mean Moto GP... Long live SBK!!!!!! Rossi will be desperate in the early races to try to put together a championship season. I believe he is still the best rider, but the stupid 800cc rule and electronics have dulled his brilliance. The racing sux, gimme a spec tire or something to make last lap passes happen again! GOAT? probably, but only just to the good side of Mike Hailwood, and Ago. gimme the 990's and less traction control!!!