I love MotoGP, I love Suzuki, I love Silverstone!, Cava has never tasted sweeter for Maverick Vinales ...
Just think for a moment about the sheer numbers of racers who have been involved in world level motorcycle sport since it began that never found the success they craved. It must be a huge figure. When it comes to the very top tier, in this case MotoGP, the field has always been crammed with champions from other disciplines, Grand Prix or otherwise, but the vast majority never win a championship, a race, or even manage a podium finish.
Then there are those who come so very close, who showed promise on their rise, winning races and titles only to fall at the final hurdle. The reasons for their downfall are many, though most come from simply not having the machinery beneath them to truly show their potential. They spend years trying to get to that top level, but when they get there they find that all the best bikes are taken and are unlikely to be relinquished. Despite strong showings, the slide back down the ranks in the wrong direction is inevitable for all but the very few.