Round 8 - Moto GP 2011, Mugello

[jhansen]

Mugello! An epic race track just got better, as they have resurfaced it. The riders that have ridden on it seem pleased. What does that mean for the GP race? Probably nothing, as it will most likely be a spread out procession. With that said, this is one circuit that I will stomache that for. It just has a great flow and watching the best in the world on it is a pleasure.

The fireworks have started early (or handbags), since Pedrosa and Simoncelli were seated next to each other in the press conference. Pedrosa said "If someone is still in doubt about this? Unbelievable..." He also stated that all that Simoncelli has on his head is hair. Simoncelli said "The things he and his manager says are stupid, it's better to say nothing." Looking forward to the on track stuff.

On paper this is all Stoner. Pedrosa will probably be too tender to contend over a race distance, but maybe he can pull some quick laps. Dovi looks podium bound again. Spies will be riding high with confidence and Lorenzo will be simmering over Assen. But I don't think the Yamaha riders will have enough. Although I didn't think a Yamaha would win at Assen on a dry track...

So, enter Rossi on his 11.1 slash 2012 motorcycle, destroked and massaged to 2011 status. If the weather is warm, the bike should do a bit better. But it's a big ask for even a podium given the on form riders on better equipment. It is Rossi though, and this is Mugello. The other Ducati trouble? They're using up engines.

How about the weather? It was warm today, but they are saying it could change.