Mrs Cutter and I have supported Ducati rather than a rider since we started following Moto GP consistently around the time the 4 strokes came in. Obviously we are having a pants season. We supported Stoner when English "fans" (not really MotoGP fans, more like confused foop-ball hoolies) at Donny were boo-ing him just because he's a bit moany and says what he thinks. He's paid his lumps from living in a draughty caravan in UK so he could race at 15. All the crap about him having an advantage on the Ducati has been proven to be second hand oats now. The guy is an incredible talent, and even if we may feel he's a bit over-sensitive in terms of "personal space" on the track, which racer doesn't have some kind of prima-donna thing at one time or another?
We were very happy when Rossi went to Ducati because we thouught, at last we can support the fun guy, the GOAT. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out that way but I am still holding out hope for Ducati and Rossi next year. However, in the meantime I'm more than happy to see someone who rides at the very edge, but with great consistency, take the title he deserves. IMHO of course
But then we are softies and cheer on Danny, Nicky, Simo etc etc too.