Who replaces Stoner at Honda Repsol 2013??

[BikerGeek]

To bad Simoncellis gone. RIP

Amen to that.

Honda will save a few dollars and give Bradl the ride as they wait for Marquez to finish his rookie season.

[68W]

Mladin.....he is rested up and ready to beat Spies

[Hinckley]

Bradl, he's had a good start to Moto GP, I'd like to see Kal get it but I can see him partnering Lorenzo 2013.

There's a lot of fresh talent banging on the door, Marquez, Smith et all - the next generation is coming - great!

[maddad]

Ben chuck Yam and go Honda ,let the games begin.

[ape66]

They all mite chuck Ben and he go crt

[cggunnersmate]

IF Ben loses the factory ride and can't/won't move back to Tech3 or another factory team then I imagine he'll head back to SBK. Maybe we'll get lucky and Yamaha will re-enter SBK again and give Ben a ride. Or if Max decides to retire then maybe we could see Ben on the Factory Aprilia, that'd be cool, though I do hope he turns his season around and keeps his ride.

[GreaseSnake]

Bradl might be head hunted to Ducati for 2014.http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...udi/20843.html

Wonder if miss "I can't ride this bike" will stay with the Duc for 2013, and what will the Desmo look like when (if) Bradl jumps on it in 2014? Frame out of Unobtainium, engine upside down and rear forks?? I like Silly Season already!

Back to topic...

[cggunnersmate]

I wouldn't put much stock in a rumor from a "reputable" Italian journalist on Facebook. And that rumor is for 2014. If I was Bradl, I'd be looking for the more coveted and proven ride on the factory Honda next year and I doubt he'd jump to the Ducati in 2014 unless they offered him and obscene amount of money.

The Italian moto journos love to report completely unfounded rumors regarding riders and teams.

[Cryogeneric]

IF Ben loses the factory ride and can't/won't move back to Tech3 or another factory team then I imagine he'll head back to SBK. Maybe we'll get lucky and Yamaha will re-enter SBK again and give Ben a ride. Or if Max decides to retire then maybe we could see Ben on the Factory Aprilia, that'd be cool, though I do hope he turns his season around and keeps his ride.

I mentioned this on the crash message board, but Ben isn't the type of rider to take a uncompetitive ride JUST to stay in MotoGP (ie Edwards, DePuniet, Capirossi). If it doesn't work out he'll definitely head back to WSBK where at least a half dozen teams will fight over him as he's already proven what he can do at that level.

Personnally, I wouldn't mind seeing him again in WSBK. At the moment I enjoy watching it more than GP.

[GreaseSnake]

Personnally, I wouldn't mind seeing him again in WSBK. At the moment I enjoy watching it more than GP.

gp is mostly a sleeping pill and has been for quite some time, sadly. wsbk and moto2 is much more fun to watch.

[vtrandall]

sounds like Crutchlow isn't too fond of MotoGP politics

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jun/120615cca.htm

"I'm speaking to other teams and have opportunities to go to other teams. Casey's decision doesn't really give us any breathing space. I can go to other teams in the paddock. I am outperforming other guys in the championship."

[gts455]

wow....i am actually almost getting more excited about all the team changes next year, then the Silverstone race this weekend. its going to get interesting.

[OZSLR]

I'd personally love to see Cal take Stoners seat. Either way, Ill be cheering for him once the field is Aussieless. What's the word on the supposed move by Bradley Smith to a Tech 3 seat? Based on his form YTD, you'd have to question the move.

[Prilliant03]

To be fair to Bradley it's becoming increasingly clear that the Mistral Moto2 bike is not as competitive as it should be. Tech3 only have 2 riders to get data from while FTR, Suter and Kalex have dozens. Development is sorely lacking. Smith is not the only rider to struggle with that bike. Mike Di Meglio is a former 125 champion who was made to look extremely second rate on the Mistral.

[scott_b]

I'd bet money they'll repeal the rookie rule and it will be Marquez.