Could Hayden have won?

Yoong Montoya · 2 Nov 2003, 20:55 (Ref:770931)

He was challenging Rossi for 2nd place but then fell off. Does anyone think he had the pace to win if he had stayed on? It was certainly his best chance of a win this year anyway. Ah well, I'm sure he'll get that first win very soon.

BootsOntheSide · 2 Nov 2003, 21:37 (Ref:770956)

He wasn't really challenging Gibernau, let alone Rossi, and he was under massive rpessure from Capirossi. So no, I think he'd've been lucky to stay on the podium. Still, it was another promising showing, typical fo his late-season form. With Vale gone, who knows what he can do in 2004? It certainly now looks like he was the right choice for the second bike

f1manoz · 2 Nov 2003, 22:06 (Ref:770983)

He missed a possible podium, but Rossi and Gibernau were too quick on the day for everyone.

Neil C · 3 Nov 2003, 17:45 (Ref:771804)

I agree w/ Boots and F1man. He fell too early to tell how he would have settled in, but it looked like he had his hands full just trying to hold off Capirossi, let alone pass for position.

**gomick** · 5 Nov 2003, 08:56 (Ref:773533)

no way - rossi just wouldnt allow that to happen in his last race for honda..... how good was the repsol rossi paint job

ATF · 5 Nov 2003, 15:27 (Ref:773901)

Groovy baby! But why not both Repsol Hondas?

Pitbabe · 5 Nov 2003, 15:32 (Ref:773908)

The special paint job was for a competition (forget who ran it - Repsol?) and Vale was one of the judges. I can't really see Nicky carrying that off, though. He can ride OK, but show off to the same extent as The Doctor - heaven forbid

TheMan · 5 Nov 2003, 22:31 (Ref:774286)

Hayden has much to learn. His first win is far away. A promising talent though with a lot of growing up to do.

**gomick** · 6 Nov 2003, 10:58 (Ref:774673)

Quote:

Originally posted by TheMan
A promising talent though with a lot of growing up to do.

nicky doesnt seem immature does he

- he has won ama supersport & superbike championships

f1manoz · 6 Nov 2003, 12:01 (Ref:774728)

Quote:

Originally posted by TheMan
Hayden has much to learn. His first win is far away. A promising talent though with a lot of growing up to do.

I don't agree with this statement. IMO Nicky has learned a tremendous amount from this year, and this has been proven with his continued improvement in results as the season progressed, culminating in vists to the podium

He now has a full years experience behind him, and really his first win should come in 2004.

HRT #1 · 6 Nov 2003, 13:45 (Ref:774828)

Quote:

Originally posted by Yoong Montoya
He was challenging Rossi for 2nd place but then fell off. Does anyone think he had the pace to win if he had stayed on? It was certainly his best chance of a win this year anyway. Ah well, I'm sure he'll get that first win very soon.

To sum it up in 2 words

NO CHANCE

elephino · 10 Nov 2003, 09:09 (Ref:778567)

Nicky's come on strong throughout the year. I was wondering why they chose him at the start of the year and I think with another year under his belt he'll be able to consistently challenge at the front. Next year he'll likely be at or near the front but not all of the time - but that comes with experience for most.

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