Rossi takes fifth MotoGP title but Ducati wins

Colin Edwards, Gauloises Yamaha , 10th: “We made the same mistake as we did in the first round at Jerez, but in reverse. This morning we went to a different construction front tyre and we fixed the problem we had, but then the balance of the bike wasn’t right and we didn’t have time to sort it out. The rear was sitting way too low and started to go quite early in the race. From then on it was a case of survival. At least we know where we went wrong and I’m really looking forward to Qatar because I had a great race there. I want to say congratulations to V

Toni Elias, Fortuna Yamaha , 11th: "It was a very tough race. We had problems with the front end, which did not let me ride comfortably as I did not have the grip I wanted. It's a bit strange, as we did not have any problems for the first two days. Now we'll have to work hard to find a solution in the next few days. Despite everything we have worked well this weekend and must keep heading in this direction."

Makoto Tamada, Konica Minolta Honda: 12th: “Our weekend didn’t start well and so it finished. Due to the slips in the first two days during practice, we didn’t make it to properly adjust our RC211V. Today I have done what possible, but I couldn’t make it to find the right feeling to push it more. I’m very sad also for my Team that has done everything to give me a competitive bike. Let’s close this page of the season and let’s think about the future. In seven days in Qatar we’ll have to do much better. It’s not my intention to give up.”

Shane Byrne, Camel Honda: 14th : “Having got to the end of this weekend I can safely say that I expected fewer problems, but I quickly changed my opinion, after the first practice. Probably if these two races were in Europe it would have been a bit easier for me, but that’s not the case and I have to do the best I can. The team has done a fantastic job, and in the end I’m quite satisfied to have finished the race and to have not committed any serious errors. Running wide in a corner at the beginning meant I lost contact with the small group in front of me, and I couldn’t get back up there. On the last lap I did manage to enjoy myself battling with Xaus though. With a race under my belt I hope to get off to a better start in Qatar and to take a better result.”

Ruben Xaus, Fortuna Yamaha Team, 15th; "I did not feel too good yesterday and did not sleep well at all. I had a bad start today and it took a while to find my rhythm. There are still four races left at circuits that I like and I hope to get some good results and enjoy myself. If I don't feel confident on the bike then it makes it difficult for me, but I will keep on fighting."

Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki, DNF: "I was already into the corner entry at the final turn when suddenly I saw Sete's front tyre; he missed his braking point and hit me. Sete apologised to me and said it was his mistake, but it's no real consolation and I'm bitterly disappointed, I was riding very well and everything was perfect, the ZX-RR was fast today and I really thought I had a chance at the podium - there was no doubt I could race with the front group. There was a lot of bumping at the first turn, also by Sete, but I was able to avoid this."

Olivier Jacque, Kawasaki, DNF: "The officials held the red light for a long time at the start, but I got away well and was comfortable with my pace. The bike and tyres were feeling strong, but then on the third lap I had a problem with the throttle connection, it felt erratic and made the bike difficult to ride. I needed some racing laps today, so not finishing is a real shame."

Harald Eckl, Kawasaki Team Manager: "Shinya was very unlucky today, he got a great start and was racing well in third place. Sete looked desperate to make up positions in the early part of the race after colliding with Carlos Checa at the start, with the result that he misjudged his braking going into the last turn. It was a stupid mistake to make so early in the race and it is a real shame for the Kawasaki Racing Team, because today we had a real chance to make up for the disappointment of Motegi. Olivier was unlucky to fall victim to a mechanical problem, but I'm sure he'll bounce back in Qatar."

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