2:14 AM
Another weekend of pure WSBK passion, this time at Magny Cours, where no less than three world titles were clinched.
The Good - Without doubt the much deserved victory of Carlos Checa. The Spanish rider has realized the crowning moment of his career, winning his first major world championship after many years of trying. His season has been impeccable, supported a passionate and professional team, and a manufacturer who got exactly what they wanted: greater returns from less investment.
The Bad - A smaller than usual starting grid. With three injured riders and no wildcards, there were only 19 riders lining up at Magny Cours. Some sort of urgent intervention is needed, because among the many aspects of MotoGP that shouldn't be replicated, the small start grids are certainly chief among them.
The Ugly - Yamaha's handling of their factory team retirement. Rumors continue to circulate about possible solutions, the most credible of which being Team ParkinGO, who apparently made an offer back in July. After the mistake they made with Supersport, the manufacturer needs to avoid the same type of error in Superbike: time is running out, and the Italian team would like to start working for next year as soon as possible. Who will give them the green light?
The Disappointment - Michel Fabrizio crashed out of a race for the umpteenth time this season, highlighting the team's difficult period. Alstare is trying to find a way to continue with Suzuki, but the Roman rider is concerned about his future. The garage has the feeling of an unwanted divorce, which would mark the end of a partnership with considerable potential.
The Surprise - The World Supersport championship win for Chaz Davies. Not only because the British rider hadn't looked like championship material prior to this year, but also because he did it on a 2009 bike (with some updates) that Yamaha Europe inexplicably left in the garage last year. Our compliments to Chaz and Team ParkinGO.
The Overtake - There were many tough moves made by Carlos Checa, but the one on Eugene Laverty in Race 2 was classic. As if to say, "Look out kid, I have work to do."
The Mistake - Aprilia weren't totally convinced about him after 2010, and this Magny Cours podium shouldn't allow them to be fooled: Leon Camier is on a great bike - one which has even allowed Haga to "wake up" recently - but he has never seriously challenged for wins. Sure it's hard to find a rider to partner with Biaggi, but the team and the RSV4R deserve better.
The Curiousity - Magny Cours saw the reappearance of Regis Laconi. The former rider was treated like a guest of honor, as the French fans are desperate for a rider to get behind. Aside from the "solid" De Puniet in MotoGP and Guintoli in WSBK, there don't seem to be many great prospects on the horizon, although Berger, Barrier and some other youngsters are trying.
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