Awwww shucks!!!
As far as I'm aware, yes, the team that have their engines or whatever "claimed" will get the same spec again, if it's proved by the factory that buys it that its using some horrifically trick bits or is illegal then they don't get those parts. I think that Aprilia are rubbing their hands with glee over the CRT rule. That RSV4 motor is made for things like this, and according to the rumours from a the first test they had with it, it was only a fraction behind the GP10.
Everyone whinges, god knows I did when 250's were dropped, then I actually sat down and looked at it like a grown up and realised that it's the only way forwards. It's been without doubt the best racing all year, in all classes imo. Everyone states that it's gonna take a couple of years for CRT to shake out properly, and also everyone agrees it's the only way it can go.
As for the "bring back 500's" brigade. Please. Live in the now. Would you rather that Fogarty and Slight were still battling it out on 20 year old technology too? LOL. Always loved the 500's, was brought up on watching them.
Basically the way I look at it is this, if Suzuki and Aspar can't afford to put prototypes on the grid, then we're all in trouble. And CRT gets us all outta that hole.
Just a quick thought, a 2012 RCV Honda is going to cost 2.3 million euros to put on the grid next year should you want to LEASE one. Then, should you want a double clutch gearbox with it, that's another 700K. Insane costs.
Posted: 17/11/2011 at 10:09
