Kawasaki MotoGP rider Marco Melandri of Italy talks with his team after practice rounds for the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California July 3, 2009. Reuters/David Royal. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Kawasaki MotoGP rider Marco Melandri of Italy talks with his team after practice rounds for the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California July 3, 2009. Reuters/David Royal.

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  1. ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 04: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing Team rounds the bend during the MotoGP race of the Grand Prix of Portugal in Estoril Circuit on October 4, 2009 in Estoril, Portugal.
  2. ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 03: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing Team heads down a straight during the second free practice session ahead of the MotoGP of Portugal at the Estoril Circuit on October 3, 2009 in Estoril, Portugal.
  3. ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 02: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing rounds a bend during the first MotoGP practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Portugal at the Estoril Circuit on October 2, 2009 at the Estoril, Portugal.
  4. ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 02: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing rounds the bend during the first practice session ahead of ahead of the Grand Prix of Portugal at the Estoril Circuit on October 2, 2009 at the Estoril, Portugal.
  5. SAN MARINO, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 05: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing Team heads down a straight during the qualifying practice of the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini in Misano Circuit on September 5, 2009 in San Marino, Italy.
  6. SAN MARINO, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 05: Marco Melandri of Italy and Hayate Racing Team looks on in box during the qualifying practice of the Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini in Misano Circuit on September 5, 2009 in San Marino, Italy.
  7. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy rides during the race the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  8. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Andrea Dovizioso (L) and Marco Melandri of Italy ride during the race the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  9. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy jumps during the race the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  10. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy signs autographs for fans at the end of the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  11. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri (L) and Antonio Cairoli of Italy congratulate each other in the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  12. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy signs autographs for fans at the end of the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  13. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy waits on the track before the start of the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  14. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Andrea Dovizioso (in front) and Marco Melandri of Italy jump during the race the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  15. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Antonio Cairoli (L) and Marco Melandri of Italy celebrate their victory on the podium at the end of the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.
  16. BRESCIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Marco Melandri of Italy jumps during the 'Una Gara Per Luca' Charity Race at Franciacorta Circuit on November 22, 2009 in Brescia, Italy.

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