Sunday, October 25, 2009
MotoGP Malaysia 2009: Rossi closing glory
aljazeera.net
Valentino Rossi celebrated his second successive MotoGP world championship title after finishing third at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The victory is the fourth championship title for the Italian with Yamaha and his seventh premier class world title overall in his glittering career.
Needing only a top four finish to seal the title, Rossi's title hopes were further bolstered when Spaniard Lorenzo was penalised for failing to take his starting position on time and made to start at the back of the grid.
Lorenzo, who had qualified second behind Rossi, battled his way up the order but his efforts came to nothing as Rossi settled after an early error and came home safely to win the title.
"It was a difficult year. This race reflected how the season went - very tough, with some mistakes, some disappointing results," Rossi told Mediaset television.
"But I won six races, I was consistent and it's another world championship. I thank all the team and everyone who's helped me."
Rossi has an insurmountable 286 points in the world title standings with Lorenzo on 245 and Stoner on 220 with the final race taking place in Valencia, Spain next month.
Race live standing
P. Driver Team Time
1 Casey Stoner Ducati MotoGP 47:24.834
2 Daniel Pedrosa Honda HRC 47:39.500
3 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory 47:44.219
4 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory 47:50.684
5 Nicky Hayden Ducati MotoGP 48:03.539
6 Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 48:05.895
7 Antonio Elias Honda Gresini 48:13.389
8 Marco Melandri Hayate Racing 48:20.391
9 Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 48:25.137
10 Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac 48:25.274
11 Aleix Espargaro Aprilia Lotus 48:26.489
12 Alex De Angelis Honda Gresini 48:26.681
13 Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech3 48:35.612
14 Gabor Talmacsi Honda Scot 48:40.685
15 James Toseland Yamaha Tech3 49:15.506
aljazeera.net
The victory is the fourth championship title for the Italian with Yamaha and his seventh premier class world title overall in his glittering career.
Needing only a top four finish to seal the title, Rossi's title hopes were further bolstered when Spaniard Lorenzo was penalised for failing to take his starting position on time and made to start at the back of the grid.
Lorenzo, who had qualified second behind Rossi, battled his way up the order but his efforts came to nothing as Rossi settled after an early error and came home safely to win the title.
"It was a difficult year. This race reflected how the season went - very tough, with some mistakes, some disappointing results," Rossi told Mediaset television.
"But I won six races, I was consistent and it's another world championship. I thank all the team and everyone who's helped me."
Rossi has an insurmountable 286 points in the world title standings with Lorenzo on 245 and Stoner on 220 with the final race taking place in Valencia, Spain next month.
Race live standing
P. Driver Team Time
1 Casey Stoner Ducati MotoGP 47:24.834
2 Daniel Pedrosa Honda HRC 47:39.500
3 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory 47:44.219
4 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory 47:50.684
5 Nicky Hayden Ducati MotoGP 48:03.539
6 Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 48:05.895
7 Antonio Elias Honda Gresini 48:13.389
8 Marco Melandri Hayate Racing 48:20.391
9 Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 48:25.137
10 Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac 48:25.274
11 Aleix Espargaro Aprilia Lotus 48:26.489
12 Alex De Angelis Honda Gresini 48:26.681
13 Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech3 48:35.612
14 Gabor Talmacsi Honda Scot 48:40.685
15 James Toseland Yamaha Tech3 49:15.506
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