We tipped two riders to star in the opening race of the season in Jerez, Spain, and both men delivered the goods.

We picked veteran Ducati rider Loris Capirossi to win the season opener in Spain, and he did just that, taking pole position and leading from start to finish.

But the real story was our second tip. Spanish wonderkid Dani Pedrosa already has three World Titles under his belt after winning a magazine competition to ride in a race as a teenager - and on his debut in motorcycle racing's premier class, he made everybody stand up and take notice.