Yes, he has got to know all the riders, whether they are currently winners or not, so, when the learners become winners, they are happy to see him and tell him things they would not share with a "sun" style commentator. Bike racing isn't just about wheelies and fastest in a straight line. It's about people...a person with no depth of character would never win on the best bike, but look at Rossi, and before him Hailwood...jump on anything and win...get to know the person, and you will be able to guess who is going to be a winner.