MOTOGP » Suzuki set to confirm Capirossi for '09

Usual rubbish. A new thread about Loris And Suzuki and what happens? The first 4 posts are about a totally different subject,

Well defended though by Raw Dog. Well done mate. Nobody made the more relevant point that Loris is beating Vermeulen. That would make a better debate.

I'm with Raw Dawg on this one , Hopper is quality , had he been on a Honda or Yamaha in the last 5 years he would definately have won GP races , for sure.
I rate him and i'm not American , i'm a good old Brit , who amazingly , if you read some of the slagging he gets on here from supposed Brits, also rates Toseland.
Suzuki should keep Vermuelen and get Spies in , that kid would make it in GP's given the chance , impressed the hell out of me @ Donington and Laguna that's for sure.
And anyone who beats Mladin in the saem team has something extra....

Loris totally deserves it and Vermulen has earned the chance to stay on by his recent performance. Spies is overpriced and would likely not produce for a couple of years. So Suzuki is smart to stay with the current team especially now that they are moving in the right direction. Hopefully they'll make the next step and start challenging the leaders.

While I like Hopper I think he's on the brink of finally making his exit. Melandri if he gets his confidence back will probably out pace Hopper. If Kawi is serious they should get some hungry 250 rider for their third seat who'll eventually replace Hopper or Melandri or Sete Gibernau to develop the bike.

Wow! It's refreshing to read intelligent posts here. Raw Dawg is spot on,edwards expresses a sentiment similar to my own re old guard riders occupying seats better given to the young or those struggling with inferior bikes. (I'm American but I'll be glad to see Colin out of MotoGP.)
And Tim Bo, it's refreshing to read objective comments re Spies, especially from a non-American. His size could be a disadvantage in MotGP, though.
You Brits are ok in my book.