Here are a few iPhone photos from the area. Last night we went for a walk in downtown Jerez as the light was fading. It wasn’t as colorful to the naked eye as this photo, which went a bit overboard with the digital tricks, but the setting is quaint and charming.
Out at the circuit the talk was mainly about the pending weather as some impressive clouds came and went, then came back. We’re pretty sure it’ll rain at some point this weekend.
Come Sunday that grandstand should be packed if Spain’s considerable unemployment doesn’t keep too many of the fans away.
Back in November I posted a piece on MotoMatters about the MotoGP championship trophy and how it was created. I have since become friends with the designer/creator, Marc Garcia, and he surprised me here at Jerez by sending with one of the Moto2 riders this bottle which he made for me. It’s painted as if it were a rider helmet, with gorgeous black sparkling paint and my Scott Jones Photography logo. I’m really touched by this thoughtfulness.
Rossi spoke to journalists in the afternoon and it’s clear that Ducati’s troubles are still weighing heavily on his mind. His best bet for a good result is a wet race, but it’s not going to rain all season so the bike’s issues in the dry still need attention.
