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It was excellent day at the race track in San Marino for Spanish riders as they emerged winners in all three categories. Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo put in a great performance and won the MotoGP race, thus cutting back a few points in the World Championship table against Australian Casey Stoner.
The hard work from the Yamaha team to find extra power showed today in how Lorenzo’s bike was. Spain’s Dani Pedrosa came second after overtaking tired teammate Casey Stoner. Stoner revealed in the post match interview that he had not fully recovered from his tiredness and that affected him in the race today. The Aussie still has a comfortable cushion in the World Championship points table and looks the hot favourite to win the title with 5 races remaining. Lorenzo, though, will take things race by race as anything is still possible.
San Marino MotoGP results:1. Jorge Lorenzo (ESP/Yamaha)2. Dani Pedrosa (ESP/Honda)3. Casey Stoner (AUS/Honda)
MotoGP current World Championship standings:1. Casey Stoner 259 pts2. Jorge Lorenzo 224pts3. Dovizioso 185pts4. Dani Pedrosa 135pts
Spaniard Marc Marquez once again showed why many consider him to be the “next Rossi” as he won another race that now cuts back the lead from current WC table leader Bradl. An exhibition of gritty riding by the 18 year old has GP team Honda seriously considering the youngster for the following season. The next 5 races promise to be exciting as Marquez has the World Championship in his sights.
Moto 2 final race standings:1. Marc Marquez (ESP/Suter)2. Stefan Bradl (GER/Kalex)3. Andrea Iannone (ITA/Suter)
Moto 2 current World Championship standings:1. Bradl 213 pts2. Marc Márquez 190pts3. Iannone 112 pts
Spaniard Nico Terol won the 125cc category in the very last breath after Johann Zarco did something bizarre as he looked back before crossing the line, thus losing out and giving Terol the victory. The Frenchman was asked post-race what he had done and Zarco responded “I dont know“. Spaniard Efren Vazquez came third.
125cc final race standings:1. Nico Terol (ESP/Aprilia)2. Johann Zarco (FRA/Derbi)3. Efren Vazquez (ESP/Derbi)
125cc current World Championship standings:1º Terol (Sp) 216 pts2º Zarco 185 pts3º Viñales (Sp) 161 ptsNEXT RACE: SPAIN – GP of Aragon – 18th of September
Edited by Zico
