RCVs next year???

[Twinfan]

I keep hearing that there will be 7 RCVs next year, but I can't work who's getting what:

Repsol Factory RCVs for Hayden and Biaggi (TBC) on Michelins
Telefonica Factory RCV for Gibernau on Michelins
Telefonica Customer RCV for Melandri on Michelins
Camel Customer RCVs for Barros and Bayliss on Michelins

So I guess that leaves Tamada on the 7th RCV (Customer spec) on Bridgestones, but he'll need a team and a grid slot?

Is that right?

[Ian]

grid slots up for rent with Aprillia, - possibly D'Antin? Tamada retain his own Honda factory contract i believe so he can slot in anywhere.

[Twinfan]

Cheers - thought that was the case! Wasn't 100% sure if Tamada was a Hon..hon..hon..unrecognised word employee or not.

[JPM]

Isn't he on the Minolta sponsored bike?

[Ian]

Originally posted by jpmercer
Isn't he on the Minolta sponsored bike?

could well be, would make sense, Jap company etc, - although they are spending loads of money on not being called Minolta but Konica instead which is bizare as Minolta is such a respected name in the photgaphy world. Thats marketing departments for you! They know best......NOT!