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Pedrosa ready for Misano

Dani Pedrosa is hoping for a strong result at the San Marino Grand Prix this weekend. With Misano being the last race before the return of Casey Stoner, Pedrosa lies nine points behind the Australian in the battle for third in the championship and knows that this weekend will be vital in the quest for stealing the position.

With the ill Stoner having missed two races already, the 2007 Champion still holds the 'best of the rest' spot in the Riders' standings after the Indianapolis Grand Prix although Pedrosa hopes to challenge for victory in Italy. "It's really good that I'll get an immediate chance to make up for the disappointment of the Indianapolis race result," the Honda rider said after falling in the United States whilst challenging for victory.

Spain's Pedrosa finished fourth for Honda at the Italian track last year

"Although that was obviously a big let down and you never want to crash, the pace we set over the whole weekend was very encouraging and the fact that I could finish the race riding very fast again means that I've already been able to put the fall behind me and we can concentrate on being quick from the start of first practice on Friday.

"Misano always has a great atmosphere because there are so many passionate fans. Even though most of them are supporting the Italian riders, it's still a special feeling for everyone at the circuit. To be quick you need to ride quite aggressively there and machine stability on the brakes and powering out of the corners is very important. I'm confident that we can be up front and fight for the win again this weekend."

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