psychologically . . .
Rossi has nearly everyone beaten before the weekend starts.
Whilst Rossi is worried about where the camera is going to be placed on his bike - everyone else seems preoccupied with what VR is going to spring upon them in the race - rather than the task in hand!!!
Gib is a spent force, he hasnt won a race in well over 12 months, always crashes, is not a team player and blames the bike, or other riders "aggressive" (ha) manoevers at every opportunity to compensate for his lack of performance.
Maybe he should be in a team, where teamwork is the style of business - with Honda and Ducati - its all about the PR & the bike - Gib lacks confidence in himself, the bike and the team - to renew his efforts, maybe he should try someone different - Suzuki or Kawasaki for example.
I think he will be a waste of money for Ducati - Loris is far far better - mentally - probably the toughest out there.
I am a BIG Rossi fan - he is ace, has the most amount of fun and absolutely loves what he does - his enthusiasm is infectious - nobody comes close.
Next season he will be the man to beat - sure he will not win every race - that would be boring - but 11/16 + nearly double the number of points on 2nd position - with one more race to go - so far - there is and will be no competition in 2006 - you would be a fool to bet against him!!!
He has one thing that only a very few other riders have - humility.
Vermulen will be the surprise package next year - I think - I like Chris - again - he really enjoys what he does and is a team player - obviously - Marco and Hayden will feature heavily - and with so many other newbie's on the block - its going to be another great season.
Call it a day Gibernau - Biaggi - Checa (even though he has done really well recently) Barros etc etc - let the new kids show you the way!!!
Roll on 2006 + 2007 (800cc) - fantastic!!!!
Khushy
[Edited on 25-10-2005 by khushy]