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MotoGP riders critical of pit-to-rider communication plan

Championship leader Marc Marquez and British duo Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith have all said they don't support the extension to pit-to-rider communication MotoGP is developing for next year. The new system is set to give crew chiefs around 20 types of messages, including information about rival competitors, that can be relayed to their riders. Honda's Marquez said he is against the idea as the ability for rider to make their own decisions "is one of the nicest things" in MotoGP. "Okay, we have a team behind us but then on the track the rider is alone and he has to make the decision," said Marquez. "For that reason the teams pay us to be the fastest, to defeat...
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