MOTOGP » Yamaha 'watching Lorenzo carefully'.

So has the conventional wisdom that the "250 riders will have an inherent advantage over other riders on the 800's" finally been proven incorrect? I maintain that a good rider will be able to find a way to be fast on any type of bike, no matter whether they're a Spanish kid coming up from 250's or an Australian, American, or Brit coming from a Superbike background. Lorenzo will find his way, but there's a lot of stuff to learn in a very short period of time - a new bike, tires, team, competitors, etc. It doesn't help his cause that the team is divided between Bridgestone and Michelin. It looks to me like Michelin is still behind Bridgestone in terms of race tires.

MOTOGP » Hayden: I'm doing my own thing.

Nicky stayed because he had a contract to fulfill for starters. We'll see who is the better rider now that the bike seems to be adult sized.

MOTOGP » Both engines during Hayden day one.

107 laps! I just hope Pedrosa appreciates the effort.

MOTOGP » Hopkins: We'll take Kawasaki to the top.

Hopkins is an extremely talented racer. It takes a lot of things to be successful, not the least of which is supreme self confidence. It's good to see that the kid still has it after so many years on machinery that wasn't capable of taking on the Honda and Yamaha factory bikes. Until last year, they didn't appear to be in the same neighborhood with the big boys. Last season will have left him with a powerful resolve to be on the podium more often and ultimately on the top step.

MOTOGP » Dani sets return date, doubts Hayden.

After my last post I got to thinking about just what Pedrosa meant by his comment. Then Dennis Noyes chimed in with the voice of reason. I don't know the question that was asked nor what any subtleties his response in the Spanish might have been. It did sound bad, but Pedrosa may have meant that having Hayden develop the bike wasn't "beneficial" to his style and size. I've seen a couple of different versions of the story, so until he offers clarification (not likely) I'll withhold judgment on this statement. I still don't like Pedrosa.