First Podium
Australia was the Neapolitan Raffaele De Rosa land of conquest: pole position and third place are the booty that took away from the land of kangaroos.
Since the first evidence Raphael and his Honda appeared to be at home, and the front row in qualifying left presage a race with the flakes.
Off the red light, De Rosa makes a mistake that causes them to lose some positions. The urchin but not surrender, and a few long sessions, recaptured the train head: "Wow! - Exclaims Raffaele - Phillip Island is a track that I love, and am glad to have won here the first podium of his career. This result is the result of hard teamwork. How many times I missed out on the podium, and how many times I went home empty-handed. Leaving Australia carrying a cup and I watch it for the pole. After the suspension of the race, I immediately realized that being on the podium. I was worried about the driver who had fallen, and I am heartened to know that well. It 'was a beautiful weekend: I've enjoyed the moment by moment, and on the track, meter by meter. In the race, I left without risking too much: I knew to have a step that would allow me to recover. I managed to regain positions and make my beneath the front runners before it falls away. Eventually, a bit 'all we had tire problems, but I had the impression of being in better condition than my competitor. If there had not been suspended, I would come second. I dedicate this podium to my family and my city. " De Rosa has not had much time to celebrate, because the caravan is required to immediately reach the MotoGP Malaysia, where this weekend is waiting for another round: "Too bad - he admits - that what the Sepang circuit is not my favorite. I comfort that this year I've gotten some good 'anywhere. Perhaps this is not even on Sunday night became a circuit that I love. "
