Alex Barros Interview

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Andy Roo @ Aug 15 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I would like to see a rider like Barros retire and say, hey listen; I wasn’t really that good…those other guys were faster. Ego’s will never let this and these articles disguised as technical pieces provide little substance, and a lot of opinion and excuses. Really, would you let the 6th placed rider in WSBK with no race wins into motogp. Ducati did for 2007 and instead of just saying, “I haven’t got it” he rolls out an argument where he is the champion but for the platform. He should just thank Ducati for giving him the chance and apologise for being such a let down.

This is why he should stay in the crypt.
Spot on. Barros suffers from CE Syndrome - I think I'm better than I actually am.

Suzuki was <u>suffering</u> on the crappy Bridgers for years. Sure they had a B machine and mediocre riders but the tires were done after 10 laps year after year after year. They were a sad joke and had to be replaced mid-race several times. They worked better on the Ducati but they weren't able to win consistently on them I think for over 2 years after they switched. How many remember the recent history of that situation? It could well turn in Michelins favour a year from now.