I dont think there is a man in the paddock who has a bad word to say about Colin.
He is not just a top rider but a really nice bloke to boot.
I think 2009 will be his last year in MotoGP, which will be a shame, but Yamaha has not invested so much money in Ben Spies, to leave him on a " proddie racer " for too long.
Also, we all know that Michelin paid over 50 % of Colin's 2009 wage packet, and he ( for the first time in a long time ) will not be riding them.
The guy has a lot of talent and will only get better. Yes his age might be a problem, but I'm one the old school people who still thinks Doohan could come back in get in the top ten at every round..... so lets count him out just yet.
All you have to do now is quit iding in the middle of the pack in MototGP and give up your ride to Ben Spies ............... ohh thats right..... you have signed to be an also-ran in 2009 aswell.
Welcome to WSB Yamaha Ben.
Paul Denning : You have just made a massive mistake.
Its a shame to see a high end sponsor have to pull out of racing due to the " credit cruch ... bla bla " but its even worse to see it happen to a fellow Brit.
I was VERY happy to see that Aspar is still the man for sniffing talent in the lower class and signing Bradder's is a top move.
Bradley has a great 08 and with full fitness [ abeit a runny nose! ] he will be fitting fit for 2009..... on a top spec A kit again and with a great team behind him.
Good Luck from myself and the team here Bradley, we know you will have a great 09 season with Jórge & roll on for upstep to the Aspar 250 set up in 2010 taking over from Alvaro.
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