Yeah 100% spot on Monster. OK he is somewhat 'divaesque' but absolutely no denying he is on a superior level.Originally Posted by GixxerStu
errr hmmmm getting back to the race... :
Love him or not Casey is a bloody good rider of a motorcycle. He's the only 1 so far that can ride that Ducati & get the best out of it. He made the best of the conditions.
The Rossi saga is very interesting at this stage of the season in that he still says the bike isn't 'right' and is wallowing around 6/7 place which after Lorenzo winning last year must rankle him more than he is letting known I would suspect.
OK he got apparently £10 million but at his age time is not on his side at this level and a less than competitive bike is not going to 'encourage' his continued involvement. If things do not change pdq it is a serious possibility that he could call it a day imo. He most certainly cannot wish to become an also ran/number at the level of Capirossi/di Puniet.
Perhaps the change to litre bikes may infuse some more competitive racing but the way MotoGP is heading is definitely downhill imho.
Simply look at what is presented to race.........Stoner 'n Lorenzo then what ??????? an ageing Italian, a small bloke who has now disappeared, bloke with Big Hair who falls off, some old blokes scratching around in the limelight, and a couple of 'possibles' who aren't really too bothered cos they get a good wedge as being on a factory bike..............it is quite simply dismal :'(
