"Thirteenth place wasn't the result we were expecting but
Jerez will be another story: I like the circuit because it is so technical and in the past I have performed well in qualifying and in the races. I won't deny it, my objective is to finish in the top six. Since Qatar I've spent my first days in Italy in an apartment the team have made available to me - it's close to the team, the Misano circuit and the beach: in a word it's perfect! I've also visited the team's racing department and I was really impressed - I understand even more now that Gresini Racing really is a big family," said the Japanese.
de Angelis was the only
MotoGP rookie to leave Qatar without a strong result under his belt - with former 250cc rivals
Jorge Lorenzo and
Andrea Dovizioso claiming second and fourth while
James Toseland collected sixth. Nevertheless, the San Marinese insists it wasn't all bad.
"As far as my crash in the first grand prix is concerned, it was obviously a bit disappointing but it would have been much worse if we hadn't shown that we can go fast," said Alex. "In Qatar, during the test and the weekend of the race, I was always just outside the top five and that's important. The crash is behind me now."
