Rossi switch sends media into a frenzy
Race day dawned and fog shrouded the Czech countryside. After the storms of the previous night, a calm and stillness had descended upon Brno... but it wouldn't last for long. Soon, 17 MotoGP bikes would pierce the tranquillity, their guttural tones ripping through the peace and quiet of the lush green hills and valleys.
We always leave the hotel really early on a race day, so at the crack of dawn we usually grab a quick coffee from the hotel and head to the car park. There are normally a team of about 12 of us who work on the race with a separate crew of cameramen and techies who can solve almost any problem at the drop of a hat.
Once we get to the track we sometimes head to Ducati hospitality. They treat the press to breakfast on race day - although I never normally eat more than a banana until after the show - but they do a mean green tea. After that, it's off to the media room.
Last Sunday, the press room was filled with more anticipation than usual. Everyone was holding their breath and waiting for THE announcement. I think the whole world, including my mum, knew that Valentino Rossi was being unveiled as the new Ducati rider for 2011.
Hello, I'm Jennie Gow and I'll be guiding you through this year's MotoGP coverage on the BBC. I've been working in the biking world ever since I started out in TV, covering Speedway and Motocross before my move into the world of Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Nicky Hayden et al. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my blog and all the gossip and tales I'll be bringing from the grid and paddock.
