Spies is a prodigy. He will only be stronger with another year in WSBK. Those motogp rides only highlight this.
spies to remain in WSB for 2010
Spies Commits To Yamaha, Will Race In World Superbike In 2010, May Switch To MotoGP In 2011
Sep 04, 2009, ©Copyright 2009, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
From a press release issued by Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Company., Ltd and Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. are delighted to announce that an agreement has been concluded with Ben Spies for his participation with Yamaha for 2010 and 2011. The program foresees a season in 2010 with the Yamaha World Superbike Team based in Gerno di Lesmo, Italy and a switch to Yamaha's satellite MotoGP team for 2011.
Laurens Klein Koerkamp, Racing Manager Yamaha Motor Europe said, "we got to know Ben this season in our Yamaha World Superbike Team as a very talented, professional and dedicated person with whom we are thrilled to continue working. Not only is the relationship between Ben, the team and Yamaha in general very successful but it's also a pleasure to work with him. This early agreement permits Yamaha and Ben Spies to now fully focus on their 2009 World Superbike campaign in their challenge to achieve their first World Superbike Championship titles together."
Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing added "we are truly excited about the prospect of Ben's arrival into our future MotoGP program. Ben is doing a great job for Yamaha in his first season in the World Superbike Championship. He is in great shape to challenge for the title this year and we will be rooting for him at the remaining four events this season. Ben's primary mission is to win both his and Yamaha's first World Superbike title. After that when Ben eventually makes the move to the MotoGP championship we will be ready for him and, in line with the new MotoGP regulations, we will create a place for him within the Yamaha satellite team and give him the support he needs for his next challenge."
"I am very happy to say that I will remain a part of the Yamaha family," said Ben Spies, "and that I will continue in the WSB series for 2010. This is an exciting period of my racing career and I look forward now even more. Yamaha has been great in the warm welcome that I have received entering the world arena and I want to thank them for all they have done, and for giving me their trust for a next career step into MotoGP in 2011."
This means obviously that Edwards will be keeping his seat and that Spies will definitely be on a YZR-M1 for 2011.
Sep 04, 2009, ©Copyright 2009, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
From a press release issued by Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Company., Ltd and Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. are delighted to announce that an agreement has been concluded with Ben Spies for his participation with Yamaha for 2010 and 2011. The program foresees a season in 2010 with the Yamaha World Superbike Team based in Gerno di Lesmo, Italy and a switch to Yamaha's satellite MotoGP team for 2011.
Laurens Klein Koerkamp, Racing Manager Yamaha Motor Europe said, "we got to know Ben this season in our Yamaha World Superbike Team as a very talented, professional and dedicated person with whom we are thrilled to continue working. Not only is the relationship between Ben, the team and Yamaha in general very successful but it's also a pleasure to work with him. This early agreement permits Yamaha and Ben Spies to now fully focus on their 2009 World Superbike campaign in their challenge to achieve their first World Superbike Championship titles together."
Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing added "we are truly excited about the prospect of Ben's arrival into our future MotoGP program. Ben is doing a great job for Yamaha in his first season in the World Superbike Championship. He is in great shape to challenge for the title this year and we will be rooting for him at the remaining four events this season. Ben's primary mission is to win both his and Yamaha's first World Superbike title. After that when Ben eventually makes the move to the MotoGP championship we will be ready for him and, in line with the new MotoGP regulations, we will create a place for him within the Yamaha satellite team and give him the support he needs for his next challenge."
"I am very happy to say that I will remain a part of the Yamaha family," said Ben Spies, "and that I will continue in the WSB series for 2010. This is an exciting period of my racing career and I look forward now even more. Yamaha has been great in the warm welcome that I have received entering the world arena and I want to thank them for all they have done, and for giving me their trust for a next career step into MotoGP in 2011."
This means obviously that Edwards will be keeping his seat and that Spies will definitely be on a YZR-M1 for 2011.
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TV viewership will likely decline significantly.Isn't Rossi signed with Yamaha till the end of 2011? It'll be really interesting to see what happens when Rossi quits.
too bad i would have loved to see spies in gp next year. back to back wsb championships would be nice too. he will be a threat even if hes on a satilite team but wont threaten rossi or lorenzo till he gets on a factory ride. although if we see some crashes by the front he may just be the first person on a satilite bike to take first.
just because he rules in skb doesnt mean he'll be any good in gp. thats a whole nother beast to tame.
how many sbk champs havent accomplished shit in gp? even bayliss didnt do much besides win a couple. and hes the goat of wsbk.
i want another us champ but him going to a crap team just to be in gp isnt worth it.
how many sbk champs havent accomplished shit in gp? even bayliss didnt do much besides win a couple. and hes the goat of wsbk.
i want another us champ but him going to a crap team just to be in gp isnt worth it.
just because he rules in skb doesnt mean he'll be any good in gp. thats a whole nother beast to tame.
how many sbk champs havent accomplished shit in gp? even bayliss didnt do much besides win a couple. and hes the goat of wsbk.
i want another us champ but him going to a crap team just to be in gp isnt worth it.
Tech 3 isn't a crap team, and he's already proved that he has the potential to do well. Spies is not Bayliss.
Well, you're mistaken if you think that they get a lot of testing time...they used to, but now they only get the day after Valencia, 1 weekend on December, 1 in late January and 2 weekends in February IIRC. That's the new rules as of this year. The lack of testing hurt Nicky, but they have been making progress all year. The only person who has had more luck with riding the Ducati is Stoner.We're all talking about Hayden after he finished 6th at Brno and 3rd in Indy, and he's on a factory Ducati that he's tested and raced for many months now. Spies rode a shitty Suzuki that he had little to no experience on, and finished 6th at one point. What could he do with a YZR-M1 after testing it for several months? My guess is a lot more than Hayden. It's a damn shame that he's staying in WSB another season.
I think Spies would do fine in GP. He has shown all year that he adapts quickly to the new tracks and bike. Still, the M1 is a far cry from a WSB spec R1. There was much less difference between the AMA Superbike Suzuki he rode last year and the R1. I think he would be running with Rossi and Lorenzo in short order. Three Yamahas on the box would be something wouldn't it?
I think Spies would do fine in GP. He has shown all year that he adapts quickly to the new tracks and bike. Still, the M1 is a far cry from a WSB spec R1. There was much less difference between the AMA Superbike Suzuki he rode last year and the R1. I think he would be running with Rossi and Lorenzo in short order. Three Yamahas on the box would be something wouldn't it?
Yeah, Spies replacing Toseland and riding with Colin Edwards would be an awesome satellite team. Yamaha placing 1-3 would be even more amazing.
whens the last time a b team won? colin does well but he hasnt won. hes a great rider.Tech 3 isn't a crap team, and he's already proved that he has the potential to do well. Spies is not Bayliss.
they may be decent but theyre still not top level.
just like in f1 only a few teams have a shot at winning.
I don't think anyone said anything about winning. Forget about the level of equipment for a second, anytime you're going to go up against Rossi, Lorenzo, Stoner, or Pedrobot you're going to have a hell of a time just making the box!whens the last time a b team won? colin does well but he hasnt won. hes a great rider.
they may be decent but theyre still not top level.
just like in f1 only a few teams have a shot at winning.
That said, Spies on the Yamaha would open up the possibility of an all Yamaha podium.
Also, there is speculation that Tech3 could get nearly identical equipment to Rossi/Lorenzo for Spies. Supposedly Yamaha wants this that badly.
That said, Spies on the Yamaha would open up the possibility of an all Yamaha podium.
Also, there is speculation that Tech3 could get nearly identical equipment to Rossi/Lorenzo for Spies. Supposedly Yamaha wants this that badly.
The problem with that idea is that Spies isn't even going there next year. There's a pretty decent chance Rossi or Lorenzo won't be there in 2011. I just don't understand it.
Yeah, I think Rossi relishes showing the youngster who's the man of the team. It will be a sad day when he finally retires.Rossi is under contract for '10 only. There is a lot of speculation beyond that. F1, WRC, who knows. He has also said that if Lorenzo stayed at Yamaha, he'd stay another 5 years just to make Lorenzo's life miserable. Possibly just shit talk, who knows.
I believe Lorenzo just signed a 2 year deal. True Rossi's contract is up after next year. There have been comments made in the racing world that Yamaha could put Spies on some wildcard rides in the next year to fulfill his "rookie" status, opening up the possibility of taking Rossi's seat in '11.The problem with that idea is that Spies isn't even going there next year. There's a pretty decent chance Rossi or Lorenzo won't be there in 2011. I just don't understand it.
I think Yamaha wants to win MotoGP AND WSB in the same year more than it wants three Yamahas on the podium in MotoGP. With Rossi and Lorenzo both, they've got an almost sure thing to win the MotoGP championship already next year as well, so why would they give up their best chance at the WSB championship? I think this choice is a lot more about Yamaha than it is about Spies.The problem with that idea is that Spies isn't even going there next year. There's a pretty decent chance Rossi or Lorenzo won't be there in 2011. I just don't understand it.
PhilB
lorenzo signed a 1 yr contract. So everyones contract will be open next year. The 4 untouchables contracts will expire next year. The rumor is spies will stay with yamaha wsbk 2010, then move to tech 3 in 2011 waiting for a spot on the factory team. Which means yamaha is going to chose between lorenzo and rossi, and we all know who there gonna pick.I believe Lorenzo just signed a 2 year deal. True Rossi's contract is up after next year. There have been comments made in the racing world that Yamaha could put Spies on some wildcard rides in the next year to fulfill his "rookie" status, opening up the possibility of taking Rossi's seat in '11.
on the BBC they said that Spies' contract doesn't say he has to stay in WSBK for 2010. in other words, they're not going to sign Toseland until the end of the year and Spies can still switch right over to Motogp. That decision would probably be decided if he wins the champ.
thats what Toseland's Manager told the BBC.
Edward's contract has already been renewed, unofficially, but he hinted at it during his interview yesterday.
thats what Toseland's Manager told the BBC.
Edward's contract has already been renewed, unofficially, but he hinted at it during his interview yesterday.
on the BBC they said that Spies' contract doesn't say he has to stay in WSBK for 2010. in other words, they're not going to sign Toseland until the end of the year and Spies can still switch right over to Motogp. That decision would probably be decided if he wins the champ.
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See, now that makes sense for everybody.on the BBC they said that Spies' contract doesn't say he has to stay in WSBK for 2010. in other words, they're not going to sign Toseland until the end of the year and Spies can still switch right over to Motogp. That decision would probably be decided if he wins the champ.
thats what Toseland's Manager told the BBC.
Edward's contract has already been renewed, unofficially, but he hinted at it during his interview yesterday.
PhilB
In an interview I saw recently, from the Miller round, IIRC Spies said:
1) He's still adjusting to life in Europe, he still doesn't like flying, and still has trouble sleeping at times.
2) With the electronics and higher limits of GP bikes compared to WSBK, he feels he's at a disadvantage due to his size and weight. (In MotoGP, he says that when they want to accelerate they mostly just twist the throttle and let the electronics sort everything out. That doesn't work in WSBK and his weight is an advantage because he can shift it around to maximize traction and drive out of the corners.)
3) He still doesn't know Italian, but wants to dedicate more time to learning it during this offseason.
He didn't discus MotoGP plans, but it makes sense to me, given the above, that he'd want to spend another year in WSBK regardless of whether he wins the championship. Of course, as above, that doesn't mean he won't actually go to MotoGP next year.
1) He's still adjusting to life in Europe, he still doesn't like flying, and still has trouble sleeping at times.
2) With the electronics and higher limits of GP bikes compared to WSBK, he feels he's at a disadvantage due to his size and weight. (In MotoGP, he says that when they want to accelerate they mostly just twist the throttle and let the electronics sort everything out. That doesn't work in WSBK and his weight is an advantage because he can shift it around to maximize traction and drive out of the corners.)
3) He still doesn't know Italian, but wants to dedicate more time to learning it during this offseason.
He didn't discus MotoGP plans, but it makes sense to me, given the above, that he'd want to spend another year in WSBK regardless of whether he wins the championship. Of course, as above, that doesn't mean he won't actually go to MotoGP next year.
Official now, Colin back with Tech3. Also some more details on Spies' possible future.
Edwards Back With Tech 3 For 2010, Seat Held Open For Spies? | MotoGPMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks
and just to add: here's an interview with Ben from this weekend, for those interested.
Wednesday Video: Catching Up With Ben Spies In Germany News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
Edwards Back With Tech 3 For 2010, Seat Held Open For Spies? | MotoGPMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks
and just to add: here's an interview with Ben from this weekend, for those interested.
Wednesday Video: Catching Up With Ben Spies In Germany News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
Official now, Colin back with Tech3. Also some more details on Spies' possible future.
Edwards Back With Tech 3 For 2010, Seat Held Open For Spies? | MotoGPMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks
and just to add: here's an interview with Ben from this weekend, for those interested.
Wednesday Video: Catching Up With Ben Spies In Germany News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
Good stuff. Thanks for the post.
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