Fonsi Nieto--where does his destiny lie for 2010? Some popular riders could be on the outside next season. image: from the files

Valentino Rossi won't be worried about it, but several popular riders in both of the world championship series could be put on the shelf or pushed to another series for 2010.

While most of the top riders have landed rides for 2010, many second-rung riders remain technically unemployed for next season. What will become of the Karl Muggeridges, Toni Eliases and Fonsi Nietos of the world?

Supposedly there is a very unofficial Moto2 rider list floating around, with the actual fact-based list to break cover at Valencia. But who will be riding in the new MotoGP class next season is at the moment rumor and conjecture. Some of the unsigned may seemingly land there, or look to World Supersport or national racing for employment.