Corser has got no chance, look at him on the Mille, he won the first few races, then soon went off the boil complaining of chatter, he's already complained about that on the Suzuki.

Problem here is that it's the first time for anyone at this circuit, and some teams haven't had the bikes for more than a few weeks, let alone have any chance for testing.

The big teams, Suzuki, Ducati, Yamaha have had far more time to get their bikes ready for 2005... and it shows.

Once we get to Oz I'm guessing the usual suspects to be heading the field.

Who are they?

PS - Wanna have some cash on Corser not winning the title?

Cash on Corser not winning, definitely.... ;)

Righto, I'll have £20 on Corser winning his second WSB championship with you then!

I think that Ducati will be stronger than you think and that’s where the battle will lie, Ducati Suzuki.

didin't think the GSXR would have gone that well. just shows what good riders can do Lavia was nowhere when he rode for them I know the development moves on as well and they have cleaned up in the B.S.B.
Will be an interesting year.

Lavilla was nowhere? Interesting quote!

True Yuki was there on the GP bike last year, as was Abe as well I think.
Thing is, the lack of circuit knowledge didn't hold him back too much in BSB did it!
I think my prediction will be Vermeulen for the title :)

[Edited on 27-2-2005 by desmojen]

to watch Corser up close he has something that is rarely seen; complete control over his lines his speed and his braking, - pretty much all of it then? You can see it in the riding of Edwards, Rossi and Biaggi. Kagayama has the haga-esque do or die attitude that will win races but not the championship. Corser will collect points race after race, - I am with Tony on this, it's his championship if the luck, rather than the bad luck is with him. Laconi has already proved he has n't quite got it when the pressure is on, - not sure about Vermullen yet, - he is still not the controlled racer that Corser is.

What's happened to Ben Bostrum - i know he crashed but i didn't even see a shot of him all day.

Appaling day for FP1 as well I don't see them getting anywhere this year as much as I'd like to see them mixing with the top. I'm wondering whether it's cheaper for Petronas to just stay in the championship as it's cheaper advertising even if they do badly -or- FP1 will fold after this season.

I think that if James & Regis don't get in the top 4 at Valencia testing then Suzuki will walk away with the title. If Corser can keep his cool and focus, then he will win, but if Yuki stays consistent then it will be very close.

But, i'm going to stick with James for the title! The extra pressure will make him stronger.

My top 3 for what its worth.

1. Corser

2. Laconi

3. Pitt