Caparossi to Suzuki

MCN UK Paper is reporting that Capirossi has signed a 1 year deal late Saturday night with Suzuki to replace John Hopkins....so the finger gesture from Loris was a Two finger up to Ducati.

This should mean Melandri is going to Ducati!!!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (antfan @ Jul 18 2007, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>This could mean Westness stays at Kwaka!!

Do you have a link? I dont see it posted on MCN's website anywhere..

I can't find it on the MCN webpage, but it is reported the printed newpaper version.

And Yes it could mean West stays at Kawasaki

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Helix @ Jul 18 2007, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>My first reaction was great RDP can stay at Kwaka!

If this is right, it might explain why Suppio was less than enthusiastic about Loris' second place when he was interviewed after the race.

Watch how fast Capirossi's bike goes backward for the rest of season!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (krusty @ Jul 18 2007, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I am really surprised by this news. I just don't see why Suzuki would get Loris on a one year deal! It doesn't make any sense! It's a very short term investment on someone who is at the end (or nearing the end of their career).

One year is one year, and all the cards are in Suzuki's hand...ala Spies in 2009.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (krusty @ Jul 18 2007, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I hope Suzuki aren't losing Chris Vee for next year ... if they are they will really struggle to make any impression after a relatively better showing this year!

MCN newpaper also reports that Suzuki has secured CV as well, and they seen to be suggesting that CV will be the senior rider on the team.



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vale4607 @ Jul 18 2007, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If this is true it will be interesting to see how Ducati play it. They can't have Loris taking points away from Casey, but they also need him to push Valentino and Dani back if he can.

Ducati could just as easily support Barros, and you would have to think that Melandri is looking at his future with Ducati...so he'd be willing and trying to help number 27 and team Red get more points off numbers 46 and 26

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gsfan @ Jul 18 2007, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I would be very surprised if this happened. It doesn't seem to me that CV is ready or able to be lead rider.

The real loser??? Yes, if Suzuki doesn't land Melandri then they will lose the championship for several years to come.

CV was lead rider at TenKate WSBK, and did a fine job for them...so why sould he not be able to be a lead rider?

Suzuki's only real loss was not getting Biaggi in to ride the 800 instead of Capirossi...