It's time. During testing Dorna had the circuit deliberately soaked in order to test running bikes on a wet track. Sessions have been rained out multiple times in the past causing delays in the program. Riders reported the lighting and grip was no problem. Marquez especially was unfazed. 2017 MotoGP Qatar Results
If both Suzuki's start and finish the race I'll be shocked. Not even looking for top ten. Just both finish.
I figure Zarco will finish on the podium with 2016 Yamaha, a bike Lorenzo had a lot input to during his time at Yamaha---Rossi and Vinales on the other hand won't see the podium with the bike they both tried to develop