MOTOGP » Stoner: The end of a dream

Pity Bayliss isn't there on a third bike. A Ducati 1-2-3 would be a superb way to end the year for the team.

Stoner has had a great season. During the first few races, I was sure it was just the speed advantage of the Ducati. Race after race, I waited, expecting him to lose the front end as he has so many times in the past, he never did. Finally, I had to grudgingly admit that he really did a great job and has ridden the bike extremely well. He has had his bit of good luck, his Ducati has been the most reliable of all, the only one to not fail to finish a race because of mechanical failure. Great season, I only hope that Valentino can get the package he needs to be competitive again, then we shall see what Casey really has!

This will be win #11 for Casey, there is just no reason why he should not win. He is a great rider with the best bike out there. The Hondas have looked promissing in last few races especially the ones on Bridgestones. Rossi as always cannot be left out of contention either. I can see a combination of either Stoner, Rossi, Melandri, Capirex, Pedrosa and even Hayden batteling it out, that is unless the Dukes just get away right from the start.