Alitalia Aprilia's Max Biaggi has 'excused' World Superbike official Paolo Ciabatti for the controversial decision to penalise him for shortcut misdemeanours at Monza just after Ciabbati himself published an open letter explaining his actions.

Biaggi was given a ride-through after cutting the chicane while leading race two at the Italian circuit and, after the furore died down, the championship director said the policy regarding Variante Ascari was explained several times in a meeting - which Biaggi failed to attend.

"The beat of Monza has certainly had a bad influence on the my moral. I have accepted the punishment that has been inflicted me and I have excused the good Ciabatti for the taken decision. I have now turned page and my thoughts and ambitions are turned toward Salt Lake City," said Biaggi.

"The 2010 American races has been very lucky for us but this it does not mean that we will be the team to beat there. Every single race has its own verdict and we should work very hard for regaining what has been somehow removed in Monza.

"Therefore I want to say: strength and courage also to all of my Team that works so hard and I know it very well. I have taken advantage of this race to come down here in California for few days; it is always a pleasant place."

Click here to read Ciabatti's explanation letter