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The 2 riders Jett will go balls to the wall to beat are Chase and Prado
It’s probably hard to admit to yourself that maybe the World’s isn’t the top series when you have 4 titles over there. It’s not just the bike , it’s probably several things including his attitude. US Moto is no joke and he needs to come to grips with that first, get his head screwed on straight and put the work in. Especially if he wants to get even a wiff of Jett and Hunter. Bottom line is, over the years top riders from each series have run the other. Immediate success hasn’t been the theme, quite thee opposite.
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Yeah, I’d say he pushed it too far. Prado is already down on himself, there was some unnecessary questions and comments, I don’t care if he knows him or not.
Everihr thinking that’s great journalism ? I can guarantee the riders will disagree and they won’t be so easy to get another one anytime soon.
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Jett’s making it a point to drop Prado that quick to drive it in Prados head that he can’t fuck with Jett 🤣🤣🤣
That and he was having a fling with Prado’s sister
I’d say there’s some pretty stark contrast between the two interviews. Tomac seems reluctant to even mention the bike and takes full accountability for going in the wrong direction while Prado literally said it’s not up to him whether his results improve this year or not. Prado’s interview just comes across as if he’s putting all the blame on the team.
And that’s the biggest problem. Get humble and get to work. If the team can’t fix it maybe it’s not the team…. Maybe the riders input isn’t up to par.
That was a very uncomfortable interview with Prado. Could feel the awkward tension there and felt like the last thing he wanted was to talk to you Lewis. Lol. Anyone else get the same feeling or just me?
Not a Prado fan here but there are clearly some bikes that the Pros don't get along with.
The KX seems to be such a bike. Seewer never felt at home with the Kawi and another MXGP ride said in an interview if he had ridden the bike (KX) before he wouldn't have signed with Kawasaki. I never heard something from Anderson that he loved the bike too. Febvre has a unique riding style and seems to be the exception
That was one of AC's points on his show the other day. He said part of the job description is having the ability to set up a bike. He said bike set is 50 per cent on the rider.
That's why it was an excellent interview. It's not the media's job to blow their subjects. They're supposed to ask tough questions. The trouble is in moto - unlike most other domains - the subjects (teams and riders) think it's okay to blacklist anyone who encroaches on their safe spaces.
Of course some moto 'journalists' would continue deepthroating even if this wasn't the case. I'm looking at you Swap.
I’d love to see Prado on a different bike of his choice set up the way he’d like. I can see him potentially doing better more consistently but can’t see him dominating like he thinks. Lap times seem to drop off second half of the moto so who knows if his fitness is up to par even if he finds his magical bike.
After hearing the interview with Prado,i have the feeling,there are a lot more issues with Kawasaki!?
I really believe that Prado has having issues with his bike BUT that isn't the only problem. You can tell that he's just giving up in the end of the moto if his mind isn't there. He had those rides in the MXGP aswell from time to time, just randomly dropping from the top 3 to outside the top 10. If he doesn't feel like he can win, he apparently doesn't care where he finishes. Look at the drop off by the end of the moto for example, this isn't just his bike, he just mails it in sometimes, but is it a mental or fitness thing? He came in injured into both series, that gotta play into it aswell.
450 Moto 1 at Millville for example, he didn't crash.
Sorry sounds like you heard something different to me.
Anyways, I really hope he gets better and stays in it, the first half of both Southwick Motos showed the speed Prado can ride even on a bike he isn't comfortable on. That would have been a podium for sure if he didn't had those stupid crashes in the end..
Pretty clear he gave up after lap 11. I have no doubt the bike’s not where he wants it, but there must be some very interesting conversations happening over at the Kawi truck. Like are they willing to make big changes, and do they think Prado’s holding up his end of the bargain?
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exactly my thoughts aswell lmao
Not surprised tho
Maybe it was the delivery by Prado. He isn't sugar coating anything, that's for sure. Saying "I'm not doing anything wrong, I know what I'm capable off" just sounds more rough than Tomacs "We are not feeling that good as of now on the new gen bike outdoors". But yeah.. They are basically saying the same lol
I am wondering if having Reed around is from a PR perspective somewhat detrimental. We know Reed will never shy away from speaking his mind. Which is something that Jorge should stop at this point because he sounds like a broken record.
We heard it. Everyone heard it. Probably even the Kawasaki bosses heard it. There is no quick fix. It’s time for actions to speak louder than words. Even if they will come later.
It’s a common theme over the years, international riders tend to speak with a directness that is often misinterpreted in the US.
I think the difference is that prado has been saying this for quite some time now. Whereas Eli has not talked about it really.
so, do you think if he was riding his gas gas winning championship bike instead of the kwaka,he would be struggling to make top 5?
i personally think he would be top 5 or podium all day long
It wouldn’t surprise me if prado knows what direction to go with bike setup and isn’t aloud to, and that would be extremely frustrating to me.
“RV won on it”
I bet he’d do better on masterpools 450 setup by AHM
Great interviews Lewis. Prado gave the impression of arrogance with indifference to the situation he is in, if that is possible. I can't imagine paying millions to someone representing your company and machinery and them shit talking it publicly. He was the one who chose the bike, he is the one testing it and giving input, I know he is not a mechanic, but this is bad. I hope he turns it around, but he did not seem optimistic, seemed like he didn't give a shit.
With Prado’s results being a disappointment, why would they not let him set the bike up any way he might want it? That sounds ridiculous!
It is ridiculous, and not far fetched
What would be the reasoning by the team to do that?
I have no idea. I can’t think of anything other than possibly pride
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