Furious Hodgson confronts Biaggi.

It takes a fair bit to openly annoy Neil Hodgson, but in this morning's final practice session at Brno Max Biaggi managed to do just that when the two riders paths crossed a little too closely - sending Hodgson to the ground... and then in search of an explanation from the Roman.

The World Superbike champion fell after the front wheel of his D'Antin Ducati collided with the rear of Biaggi's Camel Honda as the pair negotiated the final turn on the 5.4km circuit.

Hodgson was furious about the incident - which aggravated his rib and shoulder injuries from Le Mans - and confronted the Italian in his garage after running back to the pits.

"I overtook Max Biaggi in the chicane and he went wide, then suddenly he came right back across in front of me on the entry to the straight, smashing my front tyre and causing my crash," fumed Neil at the time. "It was a dangerous manoeuvre and incomprehensible. Although luckily I didn't suffer any serious injuries, I couldn't hold myself back and went straight to see Max to complain."

However, having had chance to cool down, Hodgson - who went on to qualify twelfth - later revealed he'd sorted things out with Roman.

"I was annoyed because (the crash) came from a sudden change of line by Biaggi and he put himself right in my path," recalled Hodgson. "In the heat of the moment I went straight to his garage to have a go, but later we talked when we had calmed down and now it's forgotten.

"The worst bit is that it aggravated the injury in my ribs and it's a bit painful, so I would prefer a wet race tomorrow because in the dry you have to make that extra bit of physical effort," he added. "As regards the bike, I think I have a set-up whatever the weather."