JT’S 2017 TOP SIXES!
With Pit Shadow having a holiday, we asked ex-FB columnist and former double WSB champ and MotoGP racer, James Toseland, for his top six picks of MotoGP and WSB for 2017 – take it away, James!
MOTOGP – TOP SIX
1 Marc Marquez – Honda
If he could win on the Honda last year that was clearly down on power and speed, and if they’ve improved it, I can’t see him not doing the same thing again. If it wasn’t for the new kid on the block, I’d rubber-stamp it right now. With the experience he has winning three titles from four seasons, and if Honda improve their speed and braking stability, he’s a guarantee for the top two, and probably the top one!
2 Maverick Vinales – Yamaha
Only Honda and Yamaha are fast everywhere, and that will make the difference for Maverick especially considering his testing and race pace. He’s a definite for race wins, and though it wouldn’t be as big a deal as Leicester City winning the premier league, I think there’s even more chance of him winning the MotoGP title. A definite top three finisher even on a new bike, his only disadvantage is lack of knowledge on the M1.