Friday, 7 September 2012

Summer Report - MotoGP


(I did write this before they finished their summer break, but decided not to change it after deals etc developed because that was/is how I felt, enjoy!)
Key Players: There aren’t many surprises here, with the top three in the championship, Lorenzo, Pedrosa and Stoner, stealing most of the limelight, but not always for their excellent riding skills. And although they can’t touch the gold, silver or bronze championship positions the Tech three Yamaha boys are catching our attention witch good, consistent rides and ambitious qualifying positions. Cal is catching the attention of the Ducati bosses too…

Top Pupil: For me it’s Pedrosa. He has showed consistency and so far managed to avoid injury (touch wood)

Most Improved: Cal Cruchlow. He is in with a fighting chance for an elusive podium or win, if only the guys would give him a chance, and after the summer break he has had time to heal and will come back stronger.

Could do better: Ben Spies, and everyone knows it. He has just not been on his previous form, and to think at the start of the season I said he was in with a chance of coming third in the championship! Ooops…

Look out for: Aleix Espagaro, good rider and a good person by the looks of things too (him and his brother are soooooo sweet)

Predictions: Well now that Rossi is going back to Yamaha on a two year deal, that leaves space at Ducati for, probably, one of the Tech three boys. At the moment Cal seems the favourite to take up the difficult ride, and everyone thinks he can tame the beast…I wouldn’t get your hopes up though. There is always the possibility that Spies may bow out before the end, but it does seem a bit drastic, who knows?

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