Including his repeated drafting of Vinales, his future teammate, so that he could barely capture the pole? 

I'm sure it was mere coincidence that Vinales just happened to repeatedly be in the right place. 

My bet is you need more tire pressure to compensate for the weight you are carrying.

Well done.

Moving sucks.  Period. 

Thanks!

Welcome, Matt!

The writer states Marquez "misjudged the timing and turned in," and somehow it was not his fault there was contact.  I disagree.

While we do not know what he intended the consequences to be, there is no question Marquez actively turned into Rossi and hit him. And that he could have easily slid behind Rossi and ran for a late apex on the inside. He chose contact.

(This does not excuse Rossi's behavior, but I'm not convinced a racer running a competitor wide is punishable conduct, although clearly unsporting.  On the other hand, Marquez pushed Rossi off onto the alligator teeth several times earlier, in more dangerous areas (exposed Armco), and at higher speed.)

Marquez is a very physical rider. His history in Moto2, as well as encounters earlier this season with Lorenze and Rossi are great illustrations.

The reference that professional sports are soap operas for men is disturbingly accurate.  This is why I do not watch anything but the race itself.  I knew nothing of the nonsense Rossi was spouting before the race and only learned of it through the race commentator. 

Welcome!

. . . upon further discussion with housemate, sunday looks to be preferred

Bummer.  I am recording a symphony orchestra on location Sunday.  I don't think I can get them to reschedule to Saturday.