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This was visit number 18 to Mugello for Valentino Rossi. Mugello is where his heart lies
Unfortunately, he would not get much further than this. Rossi and Alvaro Bautista took intersecting lines on the first lap, and both crashed out
Marc Marquez broke many records in his first year, including fastest crash, bailing at the end of Mugello's straight. He escaped relatively unhurt
The race in Italy would be a three-man affair, until Marquez crashed out, leaving Lorenzo and Pedrosa to slug it out
Scott Redding looked like a champion at Mugello. Tragically for the young British rider, his luck ran out at the end of the season
Joy for Ducati - Andrea Dovizioso bagged a front-row start at Mugello. Overall, they didn't do too badly at home
After a strong 2012, 2013 would turn out to be a very tough year for Randy de Puniet
Red lights in the morning, mechanics' warning
Ben Spies made an early return at Mugello, but quickly realized it was too early. He would not race
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Awesome photos. Thanks.
Awesome photos. Thanks.