Bstones has had its problems, but i wouldnt go blaming them for Ducati's shortcomings. Call me bias, but i cant feel any sympathy for Rossi's tire problems considering its my belief we are here with a control tire because, in great part do, to his demamds. Not to mention, he had better tires than most for many years, so its rich that he would complain now.
About Suzuki. I think Mr. Schwantz is much too kind on the company. Im not sure why he would insist they continue a half-... effort just so there is a "presence" of a logo on the grid. I lost respect for that brand in GP years ago (Suzuki America seem very committed to racing efforts in the AMA). They destroyed bodies and careers for years under the ........ assumption they were a "factory" effort. I'd have to disagree with him here. It doesnt sit well with me that riders with hearts of lions and will to win would be given the tools & support to come mid-pack on their best days. It surprised me that he would say he would want them to have a Suzuki GP effort with the caveat of being ok with a "different level" as part of the grid. The word "different" really just means 'mediocre'. It wouldnt have been long before a CRT with a good rider would be beating "factory" Suzuki. Im not a fan of Paul Denning, though i know very little of the man, so my opinion is obviously based on little (hasn't stopped me from forming an opinion nonetheless). But when he talked .... about Spies not willing to fill in last possible minute for Loris under .... conditions made me question the man's judgement. But i'll say, in this case, i doubt it was Dennings to blame for Suzuki's chickenshit departure.
I do however agree with his take on Casey. 9.5 on talent, that .5 his mild public speaking issue. His whining has gotten worse, and I suspect peeps "balking" his practice next year will become a circus.(speaking of which, i have something of a UN summit type meeting today with a delegate of Team Stoner. )
