New target for the Yamaha team
After Casey stoner won the motoGp world championship, the pressure of competing for the first place has not been lifted and the Yamaha team have a new target now. They want to finish second and that is now their priority this season.
Before the race in Philip island, the Yamaha team director said: Phillip Island holds fond memories for us because it is where Valentino won his first title for Yamaha and also we have a lot of Australians in our team so it would be nice to give them something to celebrate. I suppose Casey Stoner will be looking to party there and Chris Vermeulen will also be strong - in fact, the track suits a lot of riders so I think it could be a close battle right to the end. Last year it rained but this time we are closer to spring so hopefully we will have better weather and an enjoyable weekend.
Valentino Rossi now has a new target and that is to finish second, ahead of Danny Pedrosa who is very close in points behind Rossi.
