Valentino Rossi of Italy speaks after retiring Japanese Grand Prix.
World champion and MotGP class point leader Valentino Rossi of Italy speaks after retiring from the 24-lap race at the 12h lap of the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi Twin Ring circuit, north of Tokyo September 18, 2005. Rossi still leads the world championship with 261 points. REUTERS/Kimimasa Mayama KM/KS