Smith was runner up last year, so he certainly should be a favorite. During the commentary Toby and Jules mentioned that the team messed their practice sessions up and he didn't have much time on the bike. Also last year he started off the season with a 5th at Qatar and a 10th at Japan, before taking a victory at Jerez, so nothing major for him to start things with an 8th. I'm sure Martinez will give him what it takes to win, but having a Spanish teammate you'd think he would have to play 2nd fiddle to Terol. In regards to Terol, he has been pretty strong these past few years, it could be his year to take it. He certainly played it smart at Qatar, waiting for 3-4 laps before pulling the pin and checking out.
I thought Espargaro might have been the one to win, but instead he got all caught up in the pass me, pass me back activity. Good race though, Vasquez looks like he could be a factor for once. How about Krummenacher, hanging in there after having his front fender ripped off.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Apr 13 2010, 07:29 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>As a side note, the 125 entry list is down by about 8 bikes this year. Does anybody else think that the oppertunity provided by moto2 will work against the 125cc class and that Dorna may have to re-write the rules for that sooner rather than later?
Good question, I could see how some of the older or bigger riders would have moved up to Moto2 this year rather then hang around in 125's. I suppose it comes down to cost and opportunity. If the Moto2 teams are cheaper to run, some of those teams that would have been running 125's this year are trying out Moto2 instead. So long as 125's don't turn into what 250's were, where you have to lease a $1 million Aprilia in order to be competitive, then I see it retaining its "junior" status as the place where the up and coming young guys get their start. What possibly could Dorna do to keep guys in 125? Put a minimum age limit on Moto2?
