I am curious who you guys feel will be coming into the ranks of Moto GP over the next few years. Just a few I could see one day moving up in the ranks to Moto GP:
<u>Bautista</u> - probably the fastest rider in 250's right now but is having trouble keeping it on two wheels. If he can solve his "crashing problem" he could be moving up. I believe Aspar was talking about running a GP bike and he was mentioned.
<u>Kallio </u>- his consistency and skill in avoiding crashing has kept him the leader in the points. I don't see him as a future GP champion but would make a great contender. Also his nationality gives him an extra plus in the overall international makeup image they are trying to portray.
<u>Pasini </u>- last year they were saying he would never race a 250 due to a hand/arm injury of sorts, yet now he is racing 250 and doing very well. If his strength can hold up to the stress of Moto GP I would love to see him in the top class one day. He's a very likable fellow as well.
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Simoncelli</u> - I think everyone is surprised with how well Marco is doing this year, from crasher to front runner/race winner. Like Bautista he's gotta keep it on two wheels, but I think it likely we might see him in Moto GP one day.
<u>Spies</u> - there has been plenty of talk of getting Ben Spies into Moto GP. His performance at Laguna and Indy will show his ability to adapt to the new machinery. Bottom line, he has to do as good or better then Roger Lee Hayden did last year at Laguna as a wild card.
<u>Aoyama or Takahashi </u>- Nakano's time is just about up in Moto GP, and we all know that having a multi-national field is important. Right now Takahashi is looking better the Aoyama. Perhaps they move another Japanese rider from WSBK, Kiyonari?
<u>De Meglio</u> - the current French riders are to put it bluntly, crap. Guintoli at least can keep from crashing. De Meglio granted is only in the 125's but again, they will need French representation and he is about it. Might be a few years before they bring him thru the 250s.
I can't think of anyone in World Supersport that is worthy of a ride in GP.
Your thoughts.
<u>Bautista</u> - probably the fastest rider in 250's right now but is having trouble keeping it on two wheels. If he can solve his "crashing problem" he could be moving up. I believe Aspar was talking about running a GP bike and he was mentioned.
<u>Kallio </u>- his consistency and skill in avoiding crashing has kept him the leader in the points. I don't see him as a future GP champion but would make a great contender. Also his nationality gives him an extra plus in the overall international makeup image they are trying to portray.
<u>Pasini </u>- last year they were saying he would never race a 250 due to a hand/arm injury of sorts, yet now he is racing 250 and doing very well. If his strength can hold up to the stress of Moto GP I would love to see him in the top class one day. He's a very likable fellow as well.
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Simoncelli</u> - I think everyone is surprised with how well Marco is doing this year, from crasher to front runner/race winner. Like Bautista he's gotta keep it on two wheels, but I think it likely we might see him in Moto GP one day.
<u>Spies</u> - there has been plenty of talk of getting Ben Spies into Moto GP. His performance at Laguna and Indy will show his ability to adapt to the new machinery. Bottom line, he has to do as good or better then Roger Lee Hayden did last year at Laguna as a wild card.
<u>Aoyama or Takahashi </u>- Nakano's time is just about up in Moto GP, and we all know that having a multi-national field is important. Right now Takahashi is looking better the Aoyama. Perhaps they move another Japanese rider from WSBK, Kiyonari?
<u>De Meglio</u> - the current French riders are to put it bluntly, crap. Guintoli at least can keep from crashing. De Meglio granted is only in the 125's but again, they will need French representation and he is about it. Might be a few years before they bring him thru the 250s.
I can't think of anyone in World Supersport that is worthy of a ride in GP.
Your thoughts.
