[ChrisL]

Pete, I haven't heard anything more about the hotel. I'll see what i can find out. Room prices will probably be outside my budget though.

How about this for a scenario. Yamaha performs so poorly that it enacts the performance clause in Rossi's contract. A seat is offered to Rossi by Ducati. An Italian rider on a competitive Italian bike is an opportunity too good to refuse so we see Rossi accept the offer... so its Rossi and Stoner in the same team. I know, its a million to one but hey, what a fantastic championship it would be if it happened.