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There's no need to repeat it, the Barcelona race weekend consisted of too many negative episodes, with malice at times replacing reason. Over the last days, we've given space to accusations controversy and so now, at the risk of being labelled indulgent or hypocritical, we only want to talk about the good things that happened at Montmelò.
We don't want to forget Luis Salom, hide behind the false consolation that he went while doing what he loved, or ignore all the problems. We want to remember him through a Sunday in which the race went ahead as way of honouring his memory, as we leave the dark side of the moon behind us for a moment.
It was good to see the riders united once again on Sunday after the accusations and controversy that marked Saturday. It's only a pity that it took a tragedy like this to make them realise just how far out of hand the situation had got.
It was good to see the battle between Rossi and Marquez, a long-awaited one that didn't disappoint. Correct, uncertain and spectacular, as is always the case when two champions go head to head. Let's hope we don't have to wait long for the next one.
It was good to see Valentino and Marc shake hands, a gesture that represented the easing of tension that many hoped for but few expected. Only time will tell how sincere it was, but it's better to see smiles on the podium than long faces.
It was good to hear Rossi's words on Sunday, because champions are also men and can make mistakes. Valentino realised this and understand that it was time to take a step backwards.
It was good to hear the applause for all the riders when the race finished. In this respect, Italian fans could learn a lot from the Spaniards.
It was good to see Jorge Navarro's first win in Moto3, a rider who is continuing to grow and only lacked a win to complete his hand. It was also good to see Enea Bastanini back on the podium, having not been up there since last year's Misano GP.
It was good to see Johann Zarco's victory (his second consecutive win) and the burnout with his finger held to the sky in memory of his friend.
It was good to see Alvaro Bautista's result as, having started last, he brought his Aprilia across the line in 8th place. This doesn't make the RS-GP a swan just yet, but it is surely a welcome breath of positivity for the Noale team.
