You are right, Russ, and I'll bet there were "oldies" in the 60s who said that young upstart Hailwood would never be half the man Stanley was, and by the way, its so boring when he keeps winning!
I am equally sure Hailwood would (and I am sure Ago does) say "That young man is a star".
Furthermore, unlike some recent world champions I will not deign to name, he is a nice guy, who speaks to everyone, and speaks ill of none. Even his arch rival, the feisty Biaggi could not praise him enough on Sunday. Avanti, Valentino, Il Dottore!