Teammate Randy de Puniet came second amidst an all-Bridgestone podium, emphasising the missed opportunity. In his home country's Grand Prix the Australian's error caused him to only finish 12th while compatriot Casey Stoner won aboard his Ducati.
Randy de Puniet came second in a Bridgestone-dominated event, underscoring the missed chance. In contrast, in his home country's Grand Prix, the Australian rider's error led to only a 12th-place finish, while Casey Stoner won on his Ducati.