It is better, there are less lights and less problems. But I can´t say it has improved maybe as quickly as I thought it was going to. HRC have worked hard, but Tady is an HRC guy so he has to say those things. We have made progress, but it has been slowly.´

I think this says that the Ducati deal is a done deal more than anything. Nicky is finally starting to say how he feels, instead of protecting HRC. I hope he does well at Ducati.

that's one thing i haven't noticed yet is nicky speaking negatively towards honda. is it all on motogp.com or something?

I saw it also. Yes it is on the .com site.

that's what i get for skipping this year

There is definetely something different about Nicky's persona... he seems more relaxed and "outspoken" than he's been in the past. So yeah, we could read that as being secure enough that he has a fall back plan and doesn't worry about retribution from Honda or Michelin for that matter.
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I saw it too a couple of days ago. I loved it. + 1 to him finally speaking his mind a little more and +1 again on him doing well at Ducati.

no hayden for misano

indy's gonna be interesting

already trying out the red for next year

I hope Nicky has a deal done at this point. His stock is plummeting with the sit-outs due to the stupid Supermoto foot/ankle accident in LA. I would love to see him on a Ducati next year.

AWESOME avatar, loner!!! "WWHRD?"

cheers

Nicky says the new boot from Alpinestars gives him stronger rear braking but feel has been somewhat compromised.