Little Johnny Hopper and Team Green?

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22nd June 2007, 01:51
Mach24

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Originally Posted by NinjaMaster

I agree that it appears more liekly than not that Loris will ride for team green next year. However, I reckon that he would be a fantastic aquisition for Kawasaki, especially if they could land Hopkins as well. Capirex is still fast and can develop a bike very well, perfect for Hopkins (and RdP?) to take advantage of.

Crunch time:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/60031
29th June 2007, 05:45
leopard

I'd prefer Hopper and the Redbull stay another year or more with Suzuki, give Suzi the better position before going to another team. I see they have the same challenge as the Kawasaki in every round, Suzuki might have slightly better consistency.
29th June 2007, 09:37
Ranger

What is it that's greener on the other side? :)

I can't help but feel that part of this speculation has to do with Hopkins' team-mate. Whilst Hopkins is a better qualifier and racer in general, whenever luck presents itself for a good result (ie in the rain), Vermeulen seems to fly past him. That must be frustrating, and as far as I'm concerned that's the reason that he is linked to a manufacturer which seems to just be a side-step, considering Suzuki at the moment is capable of podiums and a win (thus far).