I knew Troy-san would be strong in the races so I had to go with him at the front. He managed to get to the first corner before me but I was not worried as Monza has many high-speed straights that are good for slipsteaming, as Tory-san told me before we got here.
Again and again I showed Troy my front wheel, so he knew I was there! The worst thing to do is barge past and knock him off, so I had to just take my time.
Regis Laconi was also giving me a headache from behind, always on my rear tyre. That Ducati is loud, constantly pounding my ears! But I kept him behind and concentrated on Troy-san.
It was weird at the end, I tried to get past Troy, but couldn't, then there was this Ducati behind me, I thought it was Regis but after I see it is young James-san! We were almost side-by-side on finish line, but I keep my place with Suzuki-speed!
The second race was not so good, there were lots of bashing on first laps and I miss my braking point on lap 10 so I go into gravel. I think 'not again!' as I give it maximum gas but the wheels just dug in and Yuki-san was trapped. The bike fell over as I could not hold it up. I tried to restart but engine sound like a coffee bean grinder so I figure best to leave it there!
I really wanted to finish the weekend on top step but it was not to be.
Next race is at
Silverstone in UK and I can't wait!
I speak to my old Rizla Suzuki boss Paul Denning a lot as he is my best friend. He help me a lot and I have much respect for him. I can't wait to come to England again for all my fans and old team with new British-Alstare livery I have planned for everyone.
I hope to make up for not finishing race two with two good podiums, and I have raced at Silverstone so I do not have to learn circuit direction so can push from the first session!
Look out England – Yuki-san is coming home!
Yuki-san
