Melandri was the fastest under the rain in the first day of practice in the new Misano circuit. I have been there once, many years ago when Randy Mamola used to race in 500cc for Cagiva, the Castiglioni brothers' creature. The race was stopped for rain conditions and with some discussion among riders I recall that it was won by Frank Chili (not every body raced afterwards). Also about Mamola I believe that year the American rider received a Ferrari Testarossa as present for winning a race with the Italian bike.
Rossi was second, with Stoner separated by the doctor only by a few tens of second. I believe for the first time in the season we find Capirossi right behind Casey (it must be a question of pride for racing at home)and then Edwards and Hayden. Curiously the rain specialist are not leading the time sheet, and as of now I have not clue why. Anyhow for the first time, following the new rules, the race will be held clock wise so the old circuit, that was recently up-graded, to host MotoGp it's really a totally new track for everybody. Who is going win the very special derby among the Italian DUCATI with Stoner, and the local riders Rossi, Capirossi and Melandri? No that some foreign guys like Pedrosa, Hayden or Hopkins are not hoping to ruin the whole Italian party, but somehow I believe that it's going to be "cosa nostra". As usual with the PMP poll we try to pick the second place so, as Italian, I will be happy with Stoner behind a revived Rossi
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It's always good to listen to Randy Mamola on the British Eurosport TV commentary. He might mangle the English language a bit, but he's very knowledgeable and funny.
I picked Rossi to come 2nd because Stoner just seems to win everywhere these days!
I have to pick Stoner second behind Rossi. Stoner says he does not like this set up, Valentino is only 5 miles from his home town and has a massive fan club present. How about Nick Haydon starting third? From what I have read, because of the bad weather Friday, nobody is quite sure of the critical tire situation. This may play a big role.
Jimmy, I see you watch British Eurosport TV. How do you get it? I use Directv, and am stuck with Speedchannel.
Well, the trick to getting British Eurosport is to live in Britain. :)
Well, todays race was a real disaster! I am really considering to stop watching MotoGP. Stoner pulls away at the beginning and nothing happens behind him since the Yamahas has engine problems or the Michelin guys has tire issues. Just boring as Formula 1 is.
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