MotoGP: Stoner wins at Donington

Ducati Marlboro Casey Stoner ended a perfect week-end with a victory at the British Grand Prix that took place at Donington Park over rivals Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa.With this win the Australian is now in third place in the MotoGP championship having move ahead of Jorge Lorenzo but he is still a long way from leader Valentino Rossi who is now 45 points ahead. Dani Pedrosa had a remarkable start going up from ninth to fifth in the first lap with his Repsol Honda. After overtaking teammate Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso the Spaniard finished in third place behind Fiat Yamaha Rossi.Jorge Lorenzo had an impressive race as he finished 6th after having started at the 17th spot.
Race results: Pos Rider Bike Time1. Casey Stoner Ducati (B) 44:44.9822. Valentino Rossi Yamaha (B) + 5.7893. Dani Pedrosa Honda (M) + 8.3474. Colin Edwards Yamaha (M) + 12.6785. Andrea Dovizioso Honda (M) + 14.8016. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha (M) + 15.6907. Nicky Hayden Honda (M) + 18.1968. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki (B) + 21.6669. Shinya Nakano Honda (B) + 29.35410. Anthony West Kawasaki (B) + 41.03011. Toni Elias Ducati (B) + 44.42612. Randy de Puniet Honda (M) + 46.19913. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati (B) + 48.73114. Ben Spies Suzuki (B) + 49.59115. Alex de Angelis Honda (B) +1:22.18616. Marco Melandri Ducati (B) +1:30.02117. James Toseland Yamaha (M) + 1 lap
Retirements: Rider Bike Laps John Hopkins Kawasaki (B) 16