Michael van der Mark says there was no time he considered giving up chasing 'very important points' despite crashing his Honda and having a broken front brake.
"Valentino's failure was caused by an accidental over rev in acceleration that occurred jumping over a crest with full throttle at the end of the straight"
"This kind of motorcycle is something really special and I'm looking forward to seeing such a young and physically prepared rider on it" - Guy Coulon, Tech 3.
Chaz Davies has obliterated the track record for World Superbike machines at Imola by storming to pole by half a second from team-mate Davide Giugliano.