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Archivio June 2005

ASSEN: MY GREATEST RACE
Diary
27/06
2005
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Ciaooooooo!!!
I’m really buzzing at the moment, things are going great, I’m improving all the time and, for the first time, I’m writing to you from my computer!
The weekend in Assen was fantastic – in fact I am only just beginning to realise just how well I raced on Saturday. I don’t want to sound bigheaded [...]

ASSEN ENJOYS THE BEST OF MARCO
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27/06
2005
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Marco records his best result in MotoGP with second place at The Cathedral. The historic Assen circuit today celebrated its 75th birthday with another spectacular MotoGP race, with Marco one of the main stars of the show. The Italian Movistar rider clinched second place to ensure his best result so far in the premier class [...]

MARCO READY TO GO FOR IT AT ASSEN
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24/06
2005
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Marco will start from third place in what promises to be a tense Dutch TT.
The final few minutes of today’s qualifying session gave a sign of things to come, as did the pace set by the day’s three fastest riders (Rossi, Gibernau and Melandri). The grid positions were decided in a frantic final eight minutes, [...]

DUTCH TT. MOTOGP FREE PRACTICE
News
23/06
2005
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The first day of qualifying for the Dutch TT at Assen was particularly intense because of the new track configuration which has seen the overall length reduced from 6,027 metres to 5,997m.
Marco spent the two hours of free practice gathering fresh references of the track layout and finding a base set-up to work from tomorrow.
Marco [...]

MARCO AND THE ASSEN TRACK
News
22/06
2005
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Marco does not hide his excitement to race in Assen, the track he prefers above all. It is the first time he will be racing here with the RC211V and it will be very important to use the three hours of free sessions in order to find the best possible bike setting. Not an easy [...]

MARCO MAINTAINS HIS 2° PLACE
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22/06
2005
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Marco arrives in Assen happy and serene given the past two race weekends where he showed determination, maturity and a lot of desire! to continue learning. The rain ruined the work programme planned during testing after the GP of Catalonia. “Shame” comments Marco “I really wanted and needed to test. I wanted to work in [...]

3RD TIME ON THE PODIUM THIS SEASON KNOCKS THE SPOTS OFF LAST SEASON’S 75 POINTS
Diary
21/06
2005
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I’m really starting to get into this!
I like writing to you all but unfortunately there’s just not enough time.
The weekend just gone was amazing – I mean the GP in Barcelona of course!
On Sunday the stands were packed, during the formation lap my eyes were glued to the sides of the track, I wanted to [...]

EMOTION, ADRENALIN AND A REAL SHOW: 4th PLACE AT MUGELLO!
Diary
14/06
2005
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Here I am already, even if just for a few lines!!!
It’s Monday and I’m relaxing after an amazing weekend!!
Mugello was quite some race!
The crowd was in really good spirits and got behind me and that gave me a real buzz. There was more pressure than I was expecting, but I handled it well: I kept [...]

ALL SET FOR MUGELLO!
Diary
01/06
2005
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It’s tough, very tough…
I’d like to write more often but I’m so busy that every time I pick up the pen I fall asleep!
The competition is going well but I still think I can do better – since France I have spent every passing minute thinking about Mugello.
As soon as the race in Le Mans [...]