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MotoGP: Gibernau hints at 2008 comeback

'I am open to whatever happens' says speedy Spaniard

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Posted: 26 August 2008
by Visordown News

SETE GIBERNAU has said that there is a chance he will race in MotoGP THIS season after all.

Speaking in an interview with Autosport yesterday, the Spaniard, who has been at the forefront of paddock gossip after successfully testing the Ducati GP8 and GP9 motorcycles for the factory, is quoted as saying: "We have been testing, and I have been enjoying it - which is my main goal right now. I wanted to enjoy racing again and riding a bike – and after that when I started to go fast I impressed myself!

"I am open to whatever, but first of all I want to have fun. But after having fun and getting competitive, I have to have my way to come back. It doesn't mean it is the correct way, but it has to be my way. And if it does happen my way then maybe I will come back.

Autosport put the question about a return this year to Gibernau, who went on to say: "There is still a chance, maybe, but you never know. Like I said, I want to enjoy every day, whatever happens is great and I am open to whatever happens.

"There are some other options, so we will just have to see what happens right now. Many things can happen and hopefully it will come right for me. Right now, it is a little bit on my side. But it is a matter of having things together, so whatever Ducati needs from me I have to be able to give them. And if what I need they can give me, then we can get together and that will be great."

So that clear it up then, thanks Sete.


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100Watty
Sete was good brave rider in his day, but MotoGP (and WSB for that matter) needs new young talent, not has-beens trying to relive the past.

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 10:05


Mr Marv

Dont you think it'd be good to see Sete and Rossi and Stoner all having a massive 30 lap battle (well 15 for stoner untill he falls off and blames them both)

Yea, young riders need to be brought in, but teams shuld start thinking about putting more bikes on the grid, yea it costs a lot but im sure the rewards would be just as good for them.

2 years ago there were 16 bikes on the GP grid.. get some more on there, make it a bit more exciting


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 10:23


Mr Marv
Marco's on the Kwak aint he

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 10:36


Mr Marv

He cant do any worse than being in the Duke tho..

But green really aint his colour..


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 10:40


K100RS
If he gets a ride on a Duke him and Stoner could have 'Rossi' dummy spitting competitions.

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 21:19


Ducati Pete
Sete may be passed his peak, but he's still one of the only riders to have challenged and / or beaten Rossi on a regular basis.

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 21:28


Alan Haskins
Yeah, stick him in. He's a proven rider and a big name. And it'll be fun to watch Vale destroy his ego a second time

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 21:40


wavydave
have to go along with that pete,i personally think he retired too soon.

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 21:41


Mr Marv

He retired because he couldnt beat vale and like a mardy spanish nob threw in the towel

Bring him back and lets have some proper racing again..

At the same time lets get rid of Traction Control


Posted: 28/08/2008 at 09:09

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