The way he rode at Qatar, I think he'd ride it better than any of the other Ducati riders at the moment, he's aggressive and that seems to be what's needed to ride the thing.
I think Yamaha will have his sig before the end of the season to replace Ben S. The Tyres this year are now allowing Cal to ride with confidence... Me must thank Cappers for that!
Ah sod it will join in. 1. JL 2. Pedrosa 3. Cal C 4. Dovi 5. Hayden 9. Rossi DNF for Stoner as his rubber will run out and he will bin it.
I think it will be much the same as Qatar until the new front tyre comes along. Except, Rossi will respond with 5th or 6th Casey will ride a different practice and qaulifying this time as he knows he can't afford to not test a race distance and cook errr i mean get arm ache again. Spies will up there and will nudge everyone from about 4th back a place.
Spoonz, New tyre will be at Jerez, Even softer carcass! I know one racer who will moan about more chatter!
What is it with the Stoner knocking?? If I could ride to anywhere near his talent I would be happy. I am not asking to defend him, but really, what does it take for peeps to acknowledge what he has done? He came to the UK, with nothing, rode through the ranks, got his chance at GP, took it, rides the Ducati or any bike without it being perfect in set up, has a medical problem, wins the title. I think he is a grafter, he has worked to get his seat more than many others on the front row, who have been sponsored all the way through. I think Vale is a legend, but, Stoner has really shown how good he was by riding and winning on the Duc where no-one else has even come close. Prediction, Stoner to win title, Lorenzo second, Cal 5th/6th, and Vale not to get a podium unless at least 2 others fall off/dnf. I so would love Vale to get to grips with the Duc and take it to the others, but I dont think thats possible the way its been going so far. To have Vale, Stoner, Lorenzo, Crutchlow dicing for the front would make awesome viewing.
As Stoner topped the test at Jerez and was happy with the bike in Qatar my tips for Jerez are: 1 - Stoner 2 - Lorenzo 3 - Pedrosa
Don't think there is any question about anyones talent. It's mainly tongue in cheek and to annoy TP. Being a Rossi fan at the mo is like being an England fan when we play germany in the World cup. You know Germany are probably going to beat you but you can't possibly cheer for them to do so. And anyone who has teeth that teeth white ain't quite right in my book. He's probably a compulsive brusher hence the sore arm
