Rossi is the torn on HRC's side.
Repsol the torn on Americans side.

I do wonder & wish I could get in Rossi's head. I would dare say he probably fears a healthy relationship with Nicky & Honda. Did you read the extent of the damage found in Nicky's surgery? The kid has skills & determination, and I think Rossi feels that.

But hey it's all speculation, and based on the past I wouldn't be surprise to see Honda feel the strong arm of their sponsorship to try & produce a spanish World Champ... and screw Nicky.

I need a voodoo doc to put the Criville Ju Ju on ASIMO, err... I mean Pedrosa