Misano, Gara2: finalmente Razgatlioglu, poi Rinaldi e Rea che mette una pezza!

Razgatlioglu Win

Se la superpole race è un’esecuzione, con Redding che fa il sorpasso del mese e sistema le cose in modo pericoloso ed efficace, andando a vincere la seconda, gara2, invece, è qualcosa di diverso.
Non vince Rinaldi, e ci può stare, ma ne porta finalmente a casa una Razgatlioglu, che come seconda forza del mondiale ha un disperato bisogno del gradino più alto.
Se lo guadagna di polso e di testa mentre Rinaldi soffre (nemmeno troppo) e Rea cerca di rattoppare un fine settimana che non è dei suoi. Eppure è qui che il sei volte campione fa capire come ha vinto tutti i suoi titoli. La costanza è tutto.
Per quanto riguarda il resto?
Benino la Honda (solo Bautista), meglio ancora Gerloff, che smette di sdraiarsi e sdraiare… e grandi prestazioni da parte dei nostri rookie maturi. Tutto nero, invece, in BMW e nell’altra metà del box Kawasaki.
Un discorso a parte lo merita Redding, che parla tanto ma alla fine subisce sempre. Cambia solo chi gliele dà.
Prendere nota: a Donington verrà proiettato un altro film.

Minicommentary of the race
At the start Rinaldi starts well but the mistake comes in two corners.
Rea is ahead even though on the straights the Ducati is overpowering.
What Rea gains in the mixed, the Italian gains on the long ones.
With 18 to go Rea yields to Razgatlioglu and the fight with the defending champion makes allows the escape of Rinaldi, in front, as well as the return of Redding who tries to join the trio.
With minus 14 to the float Razgatlioglu comes in and thinks about the win while Rinaldi looks to be joined by Davies.
Razgatlioglu, Rinaldi, Rea, Redding, Gerloff, Lowes, Bassani, Bautista, Locatelli, with Van Der Mark rounding out the ten!

Report cards
Razgatlioglu
Finally wins one. Doesn't waste and understands how and when to try. Perfect race.
Rated 9.5

Rinaldi
Sunday is not always Sunday either. He can still say he is satisfied.
The fact remains that by managing better he would have won this one as well.
But that's okay too.
Rated 9

Rea
He puts another patch on it and still it's a better third place than the other two of theend, because at least he fights a little bit.
The truth is that after realizing that this is not his weekend, he does what a world champion has to do.
Rated 8.5

Redding
It's not clear what there is to celebrate. He takes 9 seconds and at moments has to handle Gerloff as well. Plus he complains about meaningless things like weight. His problems are other, like that he too often takes slaps. It just changes who gives them to him.
Rated 6.5

Gerloff
It doesn't look like one of those fine races he has accustomed us to, instead his is a proba of maturity and intelligence, after the surely unnecessary zeros of previous rounds.
Rated 7

Lowes
Increasingly anonymous. Distant and anonymous.
Rated 6.5

Bassani
Best Rookie and Best Independent. OK he's home, however, there's cause for celebration. Without getting big-headed...but it's a top race.
Rated 8

Bautista
He gets a full sufficiency because with him Honda is already much better than BMW. As Haslam slumps, he grows. Slowly, but he grows.
Rated 7

Locatelli
Another good race by Locatelli. Quiet, few fumbles, well assisted.
Rated 7.5

Van der Mark
Needless to rage. A very good bike mismanaged and poorly developed.
Rated 5

Misano, Gara1: Rinaldi davanti a Razgagtlioglu e Rea. Assaggiate un po’ ‘sto crescione Romagnolo!

Rinaldi Misano

Misano race 1 is boring. We don't make fun of ourselves.
Unless, as fans we enjoy the success of an Italian on an Italian bike on an "Italian" track, branded San Marino.
From this point of view it is a huge success and above all it interrupts an all-green bulimic period.
Yet Superbike still offers too many shadows. They are those of second guides that practically do not exist, BMW in black crisis, and Honda doing, at least one, but only one, what they can.
The positive notes? The Italian rookies-those are there.
But in the home race they don't count. Only we enjoy them all the same.

Micro chronicle.
At the start Rinaldi immediately insists on Rea and forces his hand.
He takes a risk but it suits him and he stays in the lead.
Behind him, precisely Rea, Redding and Razgatlioglu who does less than it seems.
The race flows smoothly. Rinaldi holds a couple of tenths of a second lead but very little happens behind him.
Rea, Razgatlioglu, Redding, Lowes, Davies, Bautista, Bassani and Locatelli rounding out the ten. The rest are really all very far away, especially the BMW, Honda and Yamaha second leaders.
With 12 to go Rea makes a mistake and loses the race while still standing. It doesn't go as well for Davies a couple of laps later, out while seventh behind Sykes.
With five to go Rinaldi is firmly in the lead ahead of the "usual" chasers while the exemplary race of Bassani and Locatelli, comfortably in the top ten, is noted.
After dominating in the qualifying sessions, superpole excluded, the Ducati Dolphin brings home the first victory in the race where most is expected of him.
Rinaldi, Razgatlioglu, Rea, Redding, Lowes, Bautista, Bassani, Sykes, Locatelli and Van Der Mark round out the ten!

 

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Rinaldi
Taste sto crescione-it's Romagnolo.
This must have been what Rinaldi said on the occasion of his much premature as well as guessed entry on Rea at Turn 1 of Lap 1.
Yet the race was decided there. Then it was almost like filling out a form. Rea gives him a gift he may not need.
Rated 9.5

Razgatlioglu
Went on pilgrimage to Tavullia but evidently did not drink the water. Never of the match, he takes, he does, a gift from Rea.
Otherwise he would "simply" be third.
Rated 8.5

Rea
He can't even fall when he "doesn't have any." World championships are won by predestined riders. And cutting your losses when you can't do any better is the best way to bring home titles.
Rated 8

Redding
He is not the first Ducati rider in Misano. That seems obvious.
But every time for a different reason, Redding finds a way not to win the championship.
Rated 6

Lowes
There is clearly a magnet keeping him behind Rea no matter what happens to him. Lowes, however, comes next.
Rated 6

Bautista
Honda is as good as Haslam. Bautista puts a lot of his own into it. And today he doesn't even lay down.
Rated 7.5

Bassani
Nice round grade to a driver/team package that amazes every time. OK, we're playing at home here, but it's race is truly one to remember.
Rated 8

Sykes
Every race is a session at the psychologist for Sykes. Despite running out of tires, no one does better than him on the German.
But wasn't it supposed to be the bike to beat?
Rated 6.5

Locatelli
Also good. Better than many others from whom one would expect more. Yet there is room for growth.
Rated 7

Van der Mark
The assumptions were other. And the statements, intentions, and friendly press also had other expectations. Dry Piadina
Rated 5

Estoril, gara1 SBK: vince Redding davanti a Razgatlioglu e Rea!

Scott Redding Estoril

Estoril goes without fanfare after qualifying divided in half between Rea and Redding, who share the sessions and the spotlight.
The race, on the other hand, is a bit different, as the Ducati man, while never saying goodbye to the company for good, is still uncatchable.
It's dull, race1, because there are only minor skirmishes behind, while up front only Rea, who makes a mistake early in the race and pays dearly for it, works to catch Redding and Razgatlioglu, but only manages to bother the Turk.
After the trio, only Gerloff who humiliates Rinaldi while still pushing back in the standings, notable is only the comeback of Bautista, who is still not competitive but can be seen to be putting in his best. And the others? Badly the BMW, bad the other greens, bad a little bit everyone, with really embarrassing detachments.
In short, the SBK world championship is divided into three. Three-four protagonists, four-five nice guys, and a dozen staggering zombies to follow.

Minicommentary of the race.
Rea starts badly and handles the start of the race even worse, making mistakes and giving in to Razgatlioglu and Rinaldi.
Redding and the Turk, they go on the run, but it is an escape on sight because, in fact, they will remain within reach of the defending champion.

In one lap Rea makes up for it on Rinaldi and goes for the two in front.
The race is boring and played out on the elastic of tenths between the top three while behind them Rinaldi, Lowes, Gerloff and Laverty but well spaced out... just as Sykes collapses and when shortly afterwards we also break Laverty's dreams in the gravel.
With ten to go Rea is getting closer to the leading duo, actually closer to Razgatlioglu than the latter is to Redding.
The race ends in a sprint for second place at least while Redding has more to be comfortable. Something that looks a lot like a close second.
Redding,Razgagtliolu, Rea, Gerloff, Rinaldi, Davies, VDMark, Bautista, Rabat, Locatelli, these are the 10.

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Redding
He doesn't do anything wrong today. He doesn't win by force, but comnunque he wins. He needs these serene confirmations.
Rated 10

Razgagtliolu
He is always consistent but always lacks something.
He is consistent, though, and the Yamaha haven't played something in a long time since Iwata .
Rated 9.5

Rea
It sounds like a defeat-and it is. But Rea at Estoril had never been on the podium. Today, on the other hand, he's even playing for something more at times. He is a Rea who can be content.
Rated 8.5

Gerloff
He plays strong when he can but unfortunately pays dearly for his departure.
The way he gets rid of Rinaldi is a real bully. Pure talent.
Rated 8.5

Rinaldi
Finally the awakening. He must not forget, though, that he rides an official Ducati . To do what he did at Go Eleven, he could have stayed there.
Rated 7

Davies
Beginning to realize that he is not riding an official bike and that good performances are the exception and not the rule.
Rated 6.5

VDMark
It's the best BMW but only after getting slapped by Laverty for 2/3 of the race. Not all that much to celebrate.
Rated 6

Bautista
The comeback is the only glimmer of light in an overall problematic situation. Bautista gives what he can; after all, Haslam was 15 seconds later.
Rated 6.5

Rabat
Almost good, finally Rabat. Let's hope it's the beginning of a redemption. He deserves it.
Rated 6

Locatelli
Subscriber to the top ten, do we realize?
He's a rookie and he's behind a lot of people more emblazoned than him.
Rated7

Aragon, Gara2: Redding di coraggio e di fortuna, davanti a Rea. Pirelli? Oro nero!

Redding

Ad Aragon per gara2, Redding vince di palle e di fondoschiena, grazie ad una scelta di gomme contraria alle direttive del team (i gesti al traguardo sono eloquenti) e ad una spallata di Gerloff che cambia la giornata di Jonathan Rea.
L’irlandese è tanto predestinato che non cade nemmeno così, e poi va a prendersi un secondo posto che vale una vittoria.
Lo stesso discorso si può fare per Gerloff, unico a mostrare talento e uno dei pochi da promuovere nonostante l’erroraccio che ha cambiato la faccia di gara2. Tolti lui, Rea e il fortunato e palluto Redding, si può salvare ben poco di questa gioranata.

Improved BMW, which insist but do not "consist," and vanished Yamaha (except Gerloff), there is not much else.

But the real havoc is at Ducati.
Redding gestures to the engineers for the second time in two races, and that means there is no trust between rider and team.
The bad part is that he is right. Because Rinaldi is taken out with rain and made to re-enter after one lap, and Davies before doing the same also manages to go on the ground.
If you say that in Bologna they can only win by luck, you are being mean but you are not going so far from reality. Impossible to deny the flashes of amateurism.

Perhaps on second thought there is a total winner: it's called Pirelli.
The tires are all good, even the ignored intermediates. And no one on the track can be said to be belittled except in cases of wicked choice.
Such a tire maker is black gold and should be carried in triumph.

Minicronaca della gara
Partono in gara2 e ci sono ancora una vota rider che montano gomme che segnalano già di voler cambiare. Follia.
Davies subito out con una rain… inspiegabile la scelta.
Con poco meno 16 giri da fare Gerloff fa un errore che lo manda in terra e punisce anche Rea che rimane in piedi ma perde la leadership.
A meno 13 VDMark è in testa seguito da Redding e Razgatlioglu, poi Lowes, Rea, Sykes e Bautista…
E a meno 10 le cose si mettono ancora meglio per Redding perché dopo aver preso la testa della corsa, inizia a mettere anche metri.
Nel marasma Rea con gomma intermedia  è meglio di tutti, per lo meno di quelli alla sua portata, e la sua gara ha spazio anche per del cinema di traiettorie e ragazzate.
Le BMW rimangono nella media con il solo Sykes a sognare un podio che però non vedranno. Honda conclude il week end lasciando Bautista, a mezzo giro dalla fine, senza benzina e senza top ten. Anche questo simboleggia la debacle della casa dell’ala.
Redding, Rea, Lowes, Sykes, VdMark, Razgatlioglu, Gerloff, Folger, Locatelli, Mahias.

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Redding
Courage, chutzpah, and luck. He puts it all in and is rightly proud of it. Right the outburst, but with the team two talks must do it.
Rated 10

Rea
The fact that he is the predestined is seen when he does not go to the ground even after Gerloff enters. He does all the rest.
Of the rest, he is always there, while the luck of others, almost never.
Rated 9.5

Lowes
The truth is that he would not get ahead of Rea even if Rea did not race. Yet he is strong. He almost seems to be in the world to make everyone understand Rea's value.
Rated 8.5

Sykes
BMW needs to light him a giant candle. Or a frankfurter, his choice. It's a shame to see him suffer on a bike not up to his standards.
Rated 8

VdMark
E’ un altro talento che però non ha la sensibilità che servirebbe per capire che certe cose, alla moto che ha, ancora non le può chiedere.
Voto 7,5

Razgatlioglu
To many, he is the anti Rea. Yet he looks like a shadow of the fury he was in last season's outings. He needs to shake it off.
Rated 6

Gerloff
For the race he deserves an 8.5, but the very costly vaccination combined at the start must be reversed. Rea, who is smart and recognizes his talent, forgives him. He understands, and apologizes.
Rated 6.5

Folger
Result remedied by final confusion. But not much more so far.
Rating 5

Locatelli
Another top ten. Applause for him. Soft applause, because he is still on probation....
Rated 7.5

Mahias
He is a tradesman and brings out the best in a situation that is new to him. There is a good chance he can show something good.
Rated 7

Supebike, Aragon race1: Stellar Rea against cosmic nothingness!

rea 100

Other than the laps removed by regulation. The Kawasaki should be taken out of gear.
With the aggravation that it's not even Rea alone anymore who's doing the heavy lifting but also Lowes, who when he's not messing around is strong for real. Although we all know that he is not consistent.

Behind them, cosmic nothingness with flashes of blue. That's what we're likely to see all season if the Ducati, inadequate today even with Davies, don't give themselves an absolute wake-up call. So many bikes on the track, and some even with the illusion of being official, are not needed.
It is not the greens that need to be downsized but it is the pack that needs to be shaken up.
Of the bad things in race1 we see a lot more.
There are the BMW that are only holding on (gasping) with Sykes, because the others are just starring in a horror movie. As soon as the Briton loses his patience, we will see some good things.
Japanese horror, on the other hand, for Honda. Qualifying is no use if you are inconsistent and inconclusive in the race.

Much applause at the triple-digit victory for the nord Irishman,who double Bayliss and Fogarty who, however, were battling on other scenarios, with other opponents and other packages.

Rea is yes a space pilot, but he is confronted with cosmic nothingness. Between satellites with very slow orbits and debris like the kind we now have littering space around the earth with, winning so much is a decidedly more possible feat.
Give them opponents, not accomplices to quota 100 from a pension perspective.
And thank you for castrating Superbike with the shears of regulatory and format choices that are as stupid as they come.

Microchronicle of the race
Those who had a good time mean that they help themselves to products, and it is time for them to explain which ones.
The race does not exist. Kawasakis fly and only Razgaglioglu offers the feeling that there is some war.
Never protagonists are the Ducati and everyone else, but at least the reds exist. The rest are unaccounted for.
You want the record, then: Rea leaves and on the last lap Lowes and Razgatlioglu battle a little bit. That's really all there is to it.
Rea makes 100 ahead of Lowes, Razgatlioglu, Redding, Davies, Sykes, Rinaldi, Haslam, Gerloff, Locatelli to close out the 10

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Rea
Ungovernable. Strong with the weak and ends up here with victory n100.
Rated 10

Lowes
Concrete one-off. With the best bike. Other story over, pe today.
Rated 9

Razgatlioglu
The Turk is there and he is strong. Yamaha is also the n2 power.
Rated 8.5

Redding
The bombshell of the lineup with what should be the title contender. And he doesn't appear to be.
Rated 7

Davies
All those predicted soffisfactions for him do not come even on the track where he should be strongest of all.
Hard to think, while hoping for it, that the rest of the season will be one of leading ones.His is a negatively unattractive result.
Rated 6

Sykes
One man on an inadequate bike run by a team that seems even more inadequate. Can only hope in sprint races.
Rated 6.5.

Rinaldi
He replaced Davies. Make that we are still on our first outing and cannot be judged negatively.
Rated 6

Haslam
I'm in the three, he had said. It didn't go. But at least he finished on his feet.
Rated 6

Locatelli
Here's the good thing. Top ten debut on a bike that is not the very latest. A note of blue dressed in blue.
Rated 8