If Max Biaggi thought that returning to one of his most successful circuits would mark a change of fortune for the Repsol Honda rider, he was left sorely disappointed after the same chatter problems that have haunted him all season resulted in him lapping slower than one year ago.
In a statement outlining Honda's motorcycle racing activities for the 2005 season, the Japanese company has finally officially named Max Biaggi as riding alongside Nicky Hayden at the factory Repsol Honda team.
Following today's official announcement, Max Biaggi has spoken of his delight at finally clinching a full factory Repsol Honda ride, alongside Nicky Hayden, for the 2005 MotoGP World Championship.