This is the second year that the series is visiting the track and all three riders will be hoping that this year’s races will be better for them than last year, especially Yukio who was a non-starter because of a hand injury.

Fonsi Nieto
Once again, another time for me learning a circuit on a different bike. Last year, I finished eighth in both races, but I know I can do better this year. Donington was a disaster, and best forgotten, and I want to concentrate on getting two good results this weekend. I feel I have been a bit unlucky recently, so I am hoping that Vallelunga will be the beginning of an upturn in my fortunes.

Yukio Kagayama
I did not race at Vallelunga last year because of injury, so I am eager to make a good show this year. It has been a strange season, in many ways, but I am determined to do well at Vallelunga and the remaining rounds, for myself and the team.

Max Neukirchner
I would like two good results this weekend and leave Vallelunga back in second place in the championship and I see no reason why this is not possible. Some of my competitors have tested at Vallelunga, so they will have an advantage from the start of practice, so it is up to me and my team to get on the pace and find a good set-up as soon as we can. Last year, my best result was a tenth, so I am sure I can do much better then that.

2007 Results
Race 1: Max Biaggi (I-Suzuki Alstare), 2 Troy Bayliss (Aus-Ducati), 3 James Toseland (GB-Honda), 8 Fonsi Nieto (E-Kawasaki), Max Neukirchner (D-Suzuki) DNF, Yukio Kagayama (J-Suzuki Alstare) DNS,
Race 2: Bayliss (Aus-Ducati) , 2 Max Biaggi (I-Suzuki Alstare), 3 Noriyuki Haga (J-Yamaha), 8 Fonsi Nieto (E-Kawasaki), 10 Max Neukirchner (D-Suzuki), Yukio Kagayama (J-Suzuki Alstare) DNS,