The new rules have turned the motoGP grid on it's ear! IDK if it's a good or bad thing, bridstone needs to change the tire compound to last year. The Factory yamaha's are struggling, but Alex E. is doing amazing things on that open yamaha. NOW keep in mind the open class yamaha has the option for a softer tire and is also using the 2012 frame if I remember correctly. The older frame I'd wager is easier to ride for most riders crutchlow being one of them. Remember last year he demanded that new factory frame, they gave it to him & hated it. I could go on, but I doubt anyone is much in the mood nor cares much about motoGP debate.
Marc and smith may have a battle on there hands.
I could see Alex E. In the mix without a doubt at the current standings, the question is... Well Alex crack under pressure like he did today?
Smith, I can't say I'm a fan of, he lack that killers instinct. On the other hand.... the man has a fire under his ass by the name of Pol E.
Rossi... This wont be his race, The factory boys skipped testing at Qatar and it has bit them in the ass! Marc would not be on pole if Alex didn't bin both his bikes.
Lorenzo, is pissed OFF! that will cloud his judgment, but if there is any man on the grid that can take on a losing situation it's him.
Pedrosia, is the odds on favorite for many, the dark horse the sleeper hit. Who has rotten luck.
baustia, I've always liked him, it must be that young George Micheal's hair. All jokes side He's another guy I think has a lot of talent, but no one really sees him as a threat, except Rossi.... See what I did just there?
Dovi, good on a Yamaha, Good on a Honda, Good on a Ducati. Great rider, with the personality of tree sap.
With that open Ducati and a softer rear he could be in the mix as well....
The changes in the rules will make for a more interesting GP honestly everything is still in Honda's court....
the advantages of the open class will force the top factory riders to get in the mix of other riders. in the end it maybe the same faces on the podium with the occasional dark horse. IDK