MOTOGP » Melandri set to ride on

What about the “shoulder pushing” move from Stoner just one turn before? Didn't anybody see it? Why did Stoner not complain about that one?

Into subject, 5 wins (2006 Phillip Island, 2006 Le Mans, 2006 Istanbul, 2005 Ricardo Tormo, 2005 Istanbul) 19 Podiums (2 with Tech 3 Yamaha, the rest with Movistar, Fortuna or Gresini Hondas) best result as a rookie in 2003 was fifth (2003 Motegi). Maybe Melandri needs a “easier to ride” ride, so was the general opinion about Hondas when most riders wanted them and his best results. Maybe Hayden adapts better to Ducati, so Dovisioso to Repsol and Melandri back with satellite Honda would maybe help.

VH MP like I said the winner always thinks it is good hard racing and the loser always think the other went too far. If stone one he would have been saying great race, best ever and if Rossi lost especially to a block past last corner move which is famous for and I really like he would be saying exactly what Stoner said.

I'd also like to see Melandri back at Honda but I would prefer to see Kallio or Simoncelli on the Ducati next year. Although what I would really like more than anything is three bike factory teams. That way we could have Simoncelli and Hayden joining Casey at Ducati, Melandri and Dovisioso joining Dani at Honda, Kallio joining Yamaha and so on. Giving more machines, more contenders, more action.