From eurosport.com :

Loris Capirossi has warned both Honda and Yamaha that Ducati will be a real force this season after developing what he describes as a ‘perfect' bike. The Italian, winner of three races with the Bologna Bullets, believes that the bike, the engine and the Bridgestone tyres are now a potent package.

Yeah, the Ducati was actually beginning to look strong last year - does anybody have them on their scorecard in the prediction competition on on BetAndWin ?

From eurosport.com :

Rossi makes his move Five-time MotoGP World champion Valentino Rossi has laid down the gauntlet to his rivals after lapping fastest in the second practice session at the Spanish GP on Friday. The Italian, who sat out the damp first session, beat Ducati's Loris Capirossi into second with Spain's Dani Pedrosa third.

Heheh, who said sandbaggin' ?