since the Italian factory returned to MotoGP, but since the advent of the 800 era, he has forfeited that role. Capirex is still struggling to come to terms with the smaller bikes, despite being a former 250 cc world champion, a supposed prerequisite

track requiring more corner speed than pure top end, it should favor the Italian, who was impressive during the IRTA test in February. Dovizioso has finished 3rd at his last two 250 cc races at Jerez, and another visit to the podium in Spain

Italian is dependent on just what tires Michelin have brought. If the tires work, then Dovi has the ability to challenge, as his previous outings aboard a 250cc bike have shown. Dovizioso proved that he could stay with the much faster Aprilias aboard

, he has occasionally shown signs of weakness, such as when he ran off the track twice at Jerez.More worryingly, the Australian has previous form in this area. In 2005, at his home Grand Prix, he threw away his chance of becoming 250cc World Champion

are behaving more and more like 250cc two strokes, requiring riders to maintain momentum through the corners. This means that braking later, carrying more speed into the corners, and getting on the gas earlier out of corners. Smoothness and faster lines work