Re: Podium
I'd like to see Roberts on a competitive ride, but the factors all point to the Honda guys... it's their track, they dominated the testing here last week, and they've been fastest at other venues.
My guess... Rossi, Katoh, Ukawa
But I wouldn't count out Capirossi, he can look downright average in testing and qualifying, and then bring it to another level for race day.
You gotta feel for Katoh... he's been amazing on the 500 so far, considering it's his first year in this class, and he probably has very little chance of winning against the 4-stroke Honda with Rossi at the controls (assuming the 4-stroke can stay together).