As predicted, the battle of fury between Stoner and Rossi began even before Rossi pitted into the garage after the race in Jerez. The crash at turn 1 which ended the Australians race when the Ducati ridden by Rossi lost its front collided with Stoners HRC Honda during a brave overtaking manouver left Stoner infuriated when the marshalls failed to aid the Australian to rejoin the race by giving more focus on Rossi. Stoner lashed towards the marshalls right after and even sarcastically applauded to Rossi as the 7 times world champion passed him over the track.
Right after the race, Rossi walked towards Stoners paddock to apologize while still having his helmet on. His march was flanked with the hounding media following closely behind. The following was the conversation that took place.
Stoner (smiling): How's your shoulder? Is it okay?
Rossi (helmet still on): I'm very sorry.
Stoner: Okay. You have some problem with your shoulder?
Rossi: I make a mistake
Stoner: Yeah. Obviously your ambition outweighed your talent.
Rossi: Eh?
Stoner: Ambition is more than the talent.
Rossi: I'm very sorry.
Stoner: No problem.
What added to the beauty of the conversation was that Stoner gave the Fonzerelli's "Heyyyy..." thumbs towards the camera. It was certainly unfortunate that Stoner had to end the race in such a situation but that's how it goes in the racing world, especially on motorcycles. We didn't see Simonchelli cry tho. I believe Rossi as usual will make Stoner eat that statement this year as how he did to Biaggi, Sete and Lorenzo in the past.
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