9: Lorenzo Baldassarri
Lorenzo Baldassarri – Pons HP40, Moto2

Lorenzo Baldassarri has become a common sight at the sharp end of Moto𒅌2 and switching to the Pons HP40 squad for 2018 he is being touted as a strong title contender.
With a sure fitting in the intermediate class, Baldassarri returns this season fully𒉰 fit and tipped as a leading Kalex rider to go a𝓡gainst the emerging package of Red Bull KTM.
Consistency and staying injury-free will be Baldassarri’s main focus having demonstrated his talents in short spells in recent years but with an experienced team around him 🌸the Italian is likely to have the tools for a title tilt in 2018.