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1-2 for Tech 3 in Mugello GP250.
Chesterfield Tech 3 pair Shinya Nakano and Olivier Jacque took an historic 1-2 finish for Yamaha in the Italian 250cc GP at Mugello.
Capirossi homes in on Italian GP500 win.
Loris Capirossi became the first Italian to win a 500cc Grand Prix at Mugello, but had to survive a frantic last couple of laps to do so.
Gladiator Capirossi takes Italian GP glory.
The welcome which heralded Loris Capirossi's victory in the Italian 500cc Grand Prix would have been fitting for an emperor, as the Honda Pons rider became the first Italian to win the class at Mugello.
Race Reactions - Mugello GP500.
Loris Capirossi: ''I think, for me, today this is a very fantastic day because I win my second race in 500, although this second win is much better than the first one. I think this race is fantastic, especially because I was in Italy with my people. I am so, so happy.''
Wild card Lucchi takes GP250 pole.
Aprilia test rider Marcellino Lucchi repeated his feats of 1997 and 1999 to take pole for the Italian 250cc Grand Prix at Mugello.
Electric Barros creates sparks in Mugello.
Brazilian Alex Barros was celebrating his very first grand prix pole position in Mugello this afternoon, after finding the speed to deprive home favourite Max Biaggi of a qualifying hat-trick.
Brit to stand in for injured Rocket?
Ron Haslam's return to the GP scene could be short-lived following his crash at Le Mans two weeks ago, but his injuries could give another British rider the chance to shine.