ITALY'S 500CC CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER VALENTINO ROSSI STRETCHES HIS LEG DURING QUALIFYING FOR THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

Italy's championship leader Valentino Rossi on his 500cc Honda stretches his leg before attempting a fast lap during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island October 13, 2001. Italian Max Biaggi will start Sunday's Australian 500cc Grand Prix in pole position after setting the fastest ever qualifying lap at Phillip Island, with Rossi qualifying second fastest. REUTERS/Will Burgess