– Valentino Rossi revealed he was "desperate" during the early stages of the Czech Republic Grand Prix before his tyre choice enabled him to come forwards and claim second position.Whereas most of the field opted for Soft rubber at a wet Brno, Rossi plumped for the Hard rear compound, a situation which left him mired in 12th place after the opening laps.However, as those on Softs struggled for grip, Rossi was able to make progress, ultimately winding up second to Cal Crutchlow, who went for Hard tyres on both front and rear."The first laps were a nightmare, I was desperate, I did a mistake," Rossi explained."I was P12, everyone overtook me on the outside, on...
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