Ok, so lets assume the rumours are true;
Rossi to Ducati (probably to partner Nicky Hayden).
Stoner to Honda in a super team with Pedro and Dovizio
Lorenzo at Yamaha on the M1, probably with Spies (??).
What does it all mean;
I think Rossi and JB will effectively build a Red M1. The Ducati is not far off the pace now, and with the inside knowledge of how the M1 works, and with some existing very smart guys at Ducati, I think the Ducati with Rossi on board will be fast. The big winner will be Hayden, getting a bike that he can ride, with better feel and grip.
I think Stoner has got better feel for the bike, and is able to ride closer to the limit than Pedro (although they are both a little fragile). I think Stoner will initially find it tough to make the Honda work, and I think the attitude at Honda will do his head in. Expect him to be really fast, and winning races but expect a few melt downs on the way.
I think Dovi will be the big winner from having Stoner in the Honda camp, and finally will get a bike not purpose built for Pedro. I think Pedro will be the big loser and will struggle.
Lorenzo has already got the best mousetrap. Will he be able to keep the Yamaha ahead of the Ducati and Honda's, without the benefit of Rossi and JB. I think probably yes, and expect Ben Spies to be closer to the front on a factory M1, with a better brains trust on making the bike go fast. Spes will be the big winner here.
Expect to see the same 4 'aliens' at the front in 2011, but with better results from all of Hayden, Spies and Dovi.
It might be the only chance of injecting some life into MotoGP. I think a Red bike with a yellow 46 on the front will be very close to the front.
Rossi to Ducati (probably to partner Nicky Hayden).
Stoner to Honda in a super team with Pedro and Dovizio
Lorenzo at Yamaha on the M1, probably with Spies (??).
What does it all mean;
I think Rossi and JB will effectively build a Red M1. The Ducati is not far off the pace now, and with the inside knowledge of how the M1 works, and with some existing very smart guys at Ducati, I think the Ducati with Rossi on board will be fast. The big winner will be Hayden, getting a bike that he can ride, with better feel and grip.
I think Stoner has got better feel for the bike, and is able to ride closer to the limit than Pedro (although they are both a little fragile). I think Stoner will initially find it tough to make the Honda work, and I think the attitude at Honda will do his head in. Expect him to be really fast, and winning races but expect a few melt downs on the way.
I think Dovi will be the big winner from having Stoner in the Honda camp, and finally will get a bike not purpose built for Pedro. I think Pedro will be the big loser and will struggle.
Lorenzo has already got the best mousetrap. Will he be able to keep the Yamaha ahead of the Ducati and Honda's, without the benefit of Rossi and JB. I think probably yes, and expect Ben Spies to be closer to the front on a factory M1, with a better brains trust on making the bike go fast. Spes will be the big winner here.
Expect to see the same 4 'aliens' at the front in 2011, but with better results from all of Hayden, Spies and Dovi.
It might be the only chance of injecting some life into MotoGP. I think a Red bike with a yellow 46 on the front will be very close to the front.
