Michelin goes into the Italian Grand Prix determined to strengthen its
position in the 2007 MotoGP World Championship. Currently Valentino Rossi
(Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) and Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team
RC212V-Michelin) lie second and third in the points chase and both riders
love the Mugello racetrack -- last year Michelin man Rossi won his
fifth successive premier-class race there while Pedrosa finished fourth,
just two seconds behind the winner. Both riders were also very strong in
the dry stage of the French GP at Le Mans two weeks ago.
Mugello is arguably the most glorious venue on the MotoGP calendar
-- a technically demanding racetrack surrounded by breathtaking
scenery and a massive and enthusiastic crowd.
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