Apparently, MotoGP top bods are a bit cagey about riders mentioning anything about China's policies (or Tibet) while they are in Shanghai at the next round. Might cause a stir, apparently...
Some riders are still having private whinges about James Toseland's hard passing last time out. A source close to JT, who shall of course remain nameless, said: "Well, they haven't had to deal with a proper racer before, have they..?"
Bridgestone have brought a whole truck-load of rear quaifiers to test at the Portugese track on Monday. Rossi got the firm its first front-row start of the season so far, so no wonder there are jitters...