hang on?....this thread is about the new replacment not being good enough to replace the long standing icon. sound familiar?
i reckon Nicky Hayden got it fair and square. at the end of the day if the bikes got problems (chatter or clutch) then it's down to other members of the team to sort it. i think Rossi is definitley the better rider but i'm glad Hayden won it because i dont think he'll have another chance on these smaller bikes.
I think Pedrosa might take it next year but of course i'm routing for Loris