Stoner - because I've been a huge fan of his all-out riding style since his lower-class days, and I really appreciate his straightforward, somewhat abrasive way of communicating. Comes across as down to earth kind of guy with a huge passion for racing.
Dovisioso - because he's a good, steady rider that deserves a good bike. He may not be in the same league as Stoner and Lorenzo, but would be able to win a 2006-like championship. Also, he seems like a very well-balanced down to earth kind of guy.
Edwards - Thankfully, he isn't taking up space on a prototype anymore. I think developing a CRT bike is a great role for him and hope he'll have a great season. Can be quite witty at times and it seems to me like he sometimes functions as the glue that keeps other riders on friendly terms with each other.
Bradl - Really proved himself last year, off to a great start this year, fun and likeable guy.
Barbera - Was a bit of a .... in the 250's and is probably not the most talented guy out there. However, he is really willing to push that Ducati and therefore I think is deserving of a bit of support
Spies - Did not like him at all when he first enterd WSBK, but he really grew on me. Very level headed, takes things step by step and seems very honest. He will really have to win several races this year if he wants to prove himself to be a real contender, but he has already proven himself more than worthy of a ride in GP
de Puniet - Because I love his all or nothing style, even if he is out of control too often (or maybe because he is and simply does not care). Really should have been on the 4th factory Honda last year, he would have won races I think.
Abraham - Same story as Barbera. Thought he would suck all the way when he first bought his ride among the big boys, but he really suprised me pleasently. Also a very witty, level headed guy. Does have to prove himself this year, otherwise, off to WSBK.
Bautista - Living prove that a Spanish passport and talent do not mean all doors open for you. Has been in the shadows of some of his compatriots, but showed a lot of grit and determination on the Suzuki. I do think he should aim to outperform Bradl this year if he wants to qualify for a better bike next year.
Pedrosa - Because I think he's been under huge amounts of pressure for a very long time, but he has grown a lot as a person. Showed real class last year.
Crutchlow - I had zero hope for this guy when he came into Motogp, just another token Brit with worse papers than Toseland. But he is starting to really shine. I hope he can keep that up. He's got a great sense of humor and is also very open.
Esparagaro - Showed potential on the Pramac Duc. Deserved a ride but did not get one. Now on a CRT, I hope he'll be able to prove himself
Hayden - Under the condition that he pushes like crazy this year. He could be in for a very good season and deserves one.
Pasini - Having had all the bad luck in the world in his lower-class days, I really hope karma will repay him a bit this year.
Lorenzo - Awesome smooth rider. Over the course of a few years, he's grown up from an unlikeable drama queen with bad on-track manners to a well rounded grown man who is incredibly competitive but always with measure. If Stoner does not manage to win it this year, I hope Lorenzo will.
