BIG FIGHT FOR HOFMANN UNDER THE RAIN OF PHILLIP ISLAND
 ALEX
HOFMANN conquest the 13th final position after a big fight
under the Australian rain. The German rider of the PRAMAC
D’ANTIN MOTOGP has done a great race without any fear
on his DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP06 “Sat”. JOSE LUIS
CARDOSO, even though he had some difficulties with the DUNLOP
tires, showed determination and ended the race in 17th position.
Two starts, the first declared in dry condition and the second
one in wet condition for this spectacular Grand Prix.
On the grid with HOFMANN and CARDOSO were actually present
the Australian Rugby Champions of the MELBOURNE STORM, JAKE
WEBSTER and GREG INGLIS to watch the race.
The next race will be the end of this long tour, in Asia,
Japan, on the 24th September at Motegi.
ALEX HOFMANN #66 (13th): “I had a
lot of fun and I gave the maximum! The second start ha been
really good for me even though it was raining. From the 17th
position on the grid I managed to get immediately the tenth
position, fighting with the other riders for some laps. Then,
the rain was actually stronger, I had to go a little bit slower
and they overtook me. I went back to the pit-box to change
the bike and take the one with the rain settino and tires.
Then I began to take back some positions, overtaking Tamada,
Elias, Pedrosa and Hopkins. Unfortunately, the track began
to dry and these riders went back in front of me as my rear
tire was consumed at this time. A real pity as I could have
ended in the top ten. I’m happy to have obtained important
points again and to have been the first DUNLOP rider to end
the race. I want to thank the whole team for the great work
they have done during the whole weekend. It has been a pleasure
to get to know champions as WEBSTER and INGLIS! I send them
all my best wishes for their career.”
JOSE LUIS CARDOSO #30 (17th): “I gave
my maximum in these conditions but I can’t be satisfied.
I went back in the pit-box twice to change the rain tires
that were finished and that’s why I lose a lot of time
instead of fighting with my team mate for a good result. I
really want to make something good during the next race in
Japan”.
LUIS D’ANTIN – Team Manager:
“A great work for HOFMANN. He has done a really good
job to adapt himself to the circumstances and he fought really
good to take back many positions. The result as the best DUNLOP
rider is a good prize for him and the great work he did during
the whole weekend. In Japan, we will try to make our best
once again, to end the season in a positive way.”
1. Marco Melandri in 44’15.621
2. Chris Vermeulen at 9.699
3. Valentino Rossi at 10.526
4. Sete Gibernau at 10.615
5. Nicky Hayden at 10.694
13. Alex Hofmann at 1’48.233
17. Jose Luis Cardoso at 3 laps
Conditions: Wet / Air: 23°c / Ground:
33°c / Humidity: 13%
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