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Originally Posted by sqd8r
Usually the riders who are more down-to-earth are the ones who are not as successful while the young highly talented multiple title winning riders are cold and trying to act better than everyone else.
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There are of course exceptions. Mick Doohan was one of the most down to earth guys to ever grace the GP paddock, and he doiminated the series for 5 years straight. Never once did I hear him say anything remotely negative about a competitor, I dont recall ever seeing him wheelie across the line to celebrate a victory, just a few waves to the crowd on the cooldown lap. Never once did he consider any of his titles in the bag, even when he was miles ahead in the points, in interviews he was always extremely modest for someone who's talent level was so far above the rest of the field.
As to Ben's GP career, Im not expecting doohanlike domination, but I think he will do well. After all, Ive been watching him win races (and titles) since he was 9 years old.