MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi fell during his first test of 2009 at the Sepang circuit today but continued to ride despite having stitches in his hand and toe after an accident at home.
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi fell during his first test of 2009 at the Sepang circuit today but continued to ride despite having stitches in his hand and toe after an accident at home.
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Returning to his favourite track to test in the heat and humidity on his new 2009 Yamaha, the Italian was beaming with confidence about his prospects of claiming the world championship title again. "I have a good feeling," Rossi told reporters after completing his early morning session. "There is some pain (due to my injury) ... but it is okay," the 29-year-old rider added.
The effervescent Moto GP champ fell in slippery conditions at turn two of the 5.5 kilometre (3.4 mile) track, south of the Malaysian capital, circuit media manager Irwan Abdul Rahmad told AFP."He was not injured and continued testing in the afternoon," he added.
Rossi's team mate, Jorge Lorenzo of Spain, and French rider Randy de Puniet (Honda) predicted that the Italian would win the 2009 championship title. Lorenzo said that, despite strong competition, Rossi "is the favourite because he has won six Moto GP titles".
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