Jerez - Agile Casey Stoner had to bury his great ambition to win the Spanish GP, Jerez, after falling from motorcycle nudging Valentino Rossi. Stoner could not continue the challenging race, while Rossi still finish the race to finish in fifth position on record.
Stoner, who started the race from the first position, actually led the race immediately. But, Repsol Honda rider Marco Simoncelli skipped and must compete with Valentino Rossi who successfully thrust into the top three.
Stoner, who started the race from the first position, actually led the race immediately. But, Repsol Honda rider Marco Simoncelli skipped and must compete with Valentino Rossi who successfully thrust into the top three.
Disasterous for both, The Doctor tried to take Stoner from the inside on lap 8. Rossi unfortunately too quick to take a decision in late when overtaking and turning. Ducati rider Stoner slipped and make the motor did not get to avoid Rossi who crashed in front of him.
After the race, Rossi himself and went straight looking for Stoner to apologize. Both seemed to shake hands. This excerpt from a conversation the two, as reported by Crash.
Stoner (smiling): "How's your shoulder? Is okay? "
Rossi (with a helmet that has not been released): "I am very sorry and apologize."
Stoner: "Okay. Do you have a problem with that shoulder injury? "
Rossi: "I made a big mistake"
Stoner: "Yeah. Frankly, your ambition beat your talent. "
Rossi: "Eh?"
Stoner: "Ambition is greater than the talent."
Rossi: "I apologize"
Stoner: "No problem."
When Rossi crossed the finish line will be in fifth position, Stoner took a run to the edge of the circuit and clapped. I do not know what the purpose of this Stoner applause. Is the form of disappointment or indeed congratulations for Rossi who can finish the race?
