[jmeyn]

You bet! And Colin Edwards was second fastest on race rubber. My point is (I should have written more) that if Hayden really thinks he has only two rders to fear this year he's likely to be terribly disappointed very soon.



I doubt he DOES believe it; his comment is probably a slap at his partner Max and a challenge to the other young riders. Could be an interesting year, don't you think?

 

[jmeyn]

Because Max has been trying to bully him for two years, and now they're teammates. I hope Repsol doesn't think team orders will work with these two.

 

[jmeyn]

Actually, he was pretty clear in claiming superiority to all but Sete and Valentino with the exception of a "few races" where Biaggi had an advantage.



I aggree with your "routing" list pretty much. But it really comes down to the best man/best bike combination. Please let luck have nothing to do with the outcome of the 2005 MotoGP season.

 

[jmeyn]

Looks like he has the confidence to ride up front with the big boys this year. Rubber side down, Nicky!