DOUBLE PODIUM FOR MADIF MOTOGP RIDERS MAKOTA TAMADA & ALEX BARROS
07 September 2004 - Arlen Nesswear UK Ltd

MADIF Industries (who manufacture the Arlen Ness & Berik ranges of motorcycle clothing) had two of its riders taking the 2nd and 3rd podium positions at the Portugese Grand Prix.

Whilst reigning world champion Valentino Rossi took the win and extended his lead at the top of the MotoGP World Championship, MADIF Industries (who manufacture the Arlen Ness & Berik ranges of motorcycle clothing) was extremely proud to have two of its riders taking the 2nd and 3rd podium positions at the Portugese Grand Prix.

Rossi snatched the lead from Loris Capirossi on the first lap and never looked back. His only serious challenger was BERIK rider Makoto Tamada who started on pole and immediately hooked on to Rossi. Makoto charged but just couldn’t find the final edge for a winning attack.

Meanwhile fighting for 3rd position and the final podium was ARLEN NESS rider Alex Barros and fellow HONDA rider Sete Gibernau, both riders had their different strengths, pulling away and closing in on each other at various sections of the circuit. On the final lap Sete made a final challenge but this was not to be, Alex had the better racing line and crossed the finish just 0.155 seconds ahead of Sete.

Makoto Tamada - (wears BERIK Racing Leathers) – 2nd

''We were able to get the bike set up well and to eliminate the serious chattering that we got in the practices. It was a good start and the first part of the race I tried to contain the gap Valentino was pulling out. In the middle part of the race I made up some time and closed in on Rossi but he was going strong and got the race under control. I didn’t quite have that edge to make a final attack, but it was a good race anyway, great to start from the front and to be able to decide what movements to make. Motegi is up next, an important race because it’s my home. The place I most want to win.''

Alex Barros – (wears ARLEN NESS Racing Leathers) – 3rd

''I am so tired but very very happy. That was a very hard race from the start to finish. At the start I tried to follow Valentino and Tamada but it was impossible. My tyres go off a little and I tried to keep my rhythm. I knew Sete was very close. I didn’t need a pit board to tell this – I could hear him. I tried to reduce the pace in the middle of the race to conserve my tyres for the end. I defended my position and took the tight line wherever possible. It was a very physical and mental race but a race that was very important after some of the recent results. We need to build on this performance in preparation for the rest of the season. My team have worked very hard this weekend and I am very happy to be able to give them and my sponsors something to smile about!''

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