So the #CzechGP is done and dusted and the trucks roll on. But before it all got underway, it was announced that Bautista was returning to Aspar next year, so Movistar MotoGP dug out this phenomenal throwback…
La trayectoria de @19Bautista. Con las ideas claras desde pequeño. Ver VÍDEO: https://t.co/5bpOAa3CjJ #CzechGP pic.twitter.com/XgVKvdKEfz
— Movistar MotoGP (@movistar_motogp) 18 August 2016
Meanwhile, Olympic fever still had a firm grip on the paddock:
Even though @BradleySmith38 can't be at #the Rio2016 #Olympics, he found a way to get involved! #YesHeEvenLifts pic.twitter.com/zSIxolDp9B
— Monster Yamaha Tech3 (@Tech3Racing) 18 August 2016
But the weekend’s action started off nice and calmly for Repsol Honda.
This is RIDICULOUS, @marcmarquez93! ????#CzechGP https://t.co/PEYui4bwRs
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) 19 August 2016
Think Danilo could have done with a hug on Saturday…
Non vado forte, ma faccio belle impennate.
— Danilo Petrucci (@Petrux9) 19 August 2016
I'm not fast, but I make very good wheelies. pic.twitter.com/zVYLYlxiHE
Pol too, after this scare!
@polespargaro's front wheel after hitting the kerb during his last run in FP3! Through to QP2 though! ???? #TopJob pic.twitter.com/XJBcfcvaFo
— Monster Yamaha Tech3 (@Tech3Racing) 20 August 2016
Or maybe something stronger than a 0,0?
Perfectly organised mobile hospitality by our friends at @pramacracing! Great job guys, we’ll take a cocktail or ???????????? pic.twitter.com/1QKwieXiSx
— Team EG 0,0 Marc VDS (@TeamEG00MarcVDS) 20 August 2016
After Marc's Tour Guiding in Austria, there was more talk of new careers for members of the paddock this weekend. Snakehips Migno could be off to Broadway soon enough:
If we learned one thing today at #CzechGP, it's that @M16NO's got moves...???????? @SkyRacingTeamhttps://t.co/ECklgDUQgY
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) 20 August 2016
Eugene should probably stick to racing, though.
“I’ll kick it off on a Middle C, Davide you come in with a High A, and @phil_marron you…”
— Eugene Laverty (@eugenelaverty) 22 August 2016
“I’ll go make the tea.” pic.twitter.com/arxwOQEOX3
90% of the paddock turn into weather reporters every-time-it-rains, but EG 0,0 Marc VDS put their foot down:
We were going to post a rainy Brno photo, but everyone beat us to it, so here’s a tropical island instead ???????? pic.twitter.com/c5B96M0Ah6
— Team EG 0,0 Marc VDS (@TeamEG00MarcVDS) 21 August 2016
We learned that even bikes need umbrellas...
#CzechGP rainy warm-up ☔ ???? ON pic.twitter.com/rl3W7RvCP9
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) 21 August 2016
But Ducati went more aggressive on their wet strategy.
"Advanced" and efficient anti-fog system ???? #CzechGP #forzaducati pic.twitter.com/vKwJYMmfNP
— Ducati Motor (@DucatiMotor) 21 August 2016
The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the fans! 80,000 on Sunday!
Massive shout out to the many fans already out in pouring rain, great to see. You all help make @MotoGP what it is!! Onit ...big thanks ????????
— Sam Lowes (@SamLowes11) 21 August 2016
There was incredible multi-tasking in Moto2™. Don’t tweet and ride, Jonas!
Amazing! He's so far out front he's got time to tweet! #CzechGP
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) 21 August 2016
???? https://t.co/UAbAYD6S3C
No-one could call the MotoGP™ race… aside from #MysticMiller:
Spewing I'm not out there might put a sneaky little bet on CC @calcrutchlow
— Jack peter miller (@jackmilleraus) 21 August 2016
Loris Baz got his equal career best finish and dedicated it to his friend, Luis Salom.
@LuisSalom39 this 4th place is for you mate we miss you????????????
— Loris baz (@lorisbaz) 21 August 2016
In the end, the CzechGP was all about Team GB. Where are we off to next, Sam?
Round up of today ......... ROLL ON SILVERSTONE....see you all there #Onit #sl22 #teamGB
— Sam Lowes (@SamLowes11) 21 August 2016