IMO, this is the most intriguing team-mate battle in Grand Prix at the moment. They seem to be neck and neck in terms of talent, but who do you think will come out on top at the end of 2007?
I'm not a big fan of Hopper, but I'm going to back him on this one. I think the talent has always been...
Bad idea Hopper
So just as Suzuki establish themselves as probably the third best team on the grid behind Yamaha and Ducati.. He decides to go to a Kawasaki? I can't see the logic here to be honest...
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/59052
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John Hopkins has decided against having surgery on his injured wrist before next weekend's Turkish Grand Prix.
The Suzuki rider suffered the injury during pre-season testing in Qatar in February and, despite still being in pain, he will continue to race without surgery.
"My wrist is still...
This just in regarding the condition of American John Hopkins who crashed hard last week at the Qatar test:
Hopkins aiming to be fit for first round in Qatar
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer John Hopkins has been evaluated by on orthopedic specialist in England following his heavy crash in Qatar on...
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Hopkins falls, Pedrosa rises
Qatar test: day 3
(16/02/2007)
Angro-American John 'Hooligan' Hopkins became the first real victim of HRC's 'safety' plans after a terrifying 120mph highside on day three of the Paris-Dakar MotoGP test.
For...
Bad news for suzuki: Hopkins had an accident in Qatar.
He crashed in third day of Qatar Testing Days and he damaged the Suzuki bike and was took to hospital where is suspected in foot and hand injuries.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!
Sepang test times - Friday:
1. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 1.64 secs
2. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 2.04 secs
3. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team (800cc) 2min 2.43 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc) 2min 3.28...
Am I one of the few people here who really rates John Hopkins as a REALLY good rider? I mean look at the French GP when he was keeping up with Rossi (till he overcooked it), it seems that when the Suzi works well, so does he. I can't help but thinking that if he was on a Honda or Ducati he would...
So a super-star athlete (atleast in some locals lol) is injured, who's he go see; Dr. Ting. So much for the Ting naysayers!
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=23687
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be heading to Donington Park in England this weekend for the betandwin.com British Grand Prix, round nine of the MotoGP World Championship.
Hopkins Aand Team SUZUKI MotoGP Looking to Impress at Home