Reigning world champion Casey Stoner led from start to finish in the British MotoGP in Donnington, finishing just over five seconds ahead of the field.
Stoner was fastest throughout the weekend and this victory just about keeps open his hopes of retaining his crown. Championship leader Valentino Rossi was second with Spain’s Dani Pedrosa in third place.
Result:
1. C Stoner (Aus) Ducati Marlboro 44 mins 44.982 secs
2. V Rossi (Ita) Fiat Yamaha 44:50.771
3. D Pedrosa (Spa) Repsol Honda 44:53.329
4. C Edwards (US) Tech 3 Yamaha 44:57.660
5. A Dovizioso (Ita) JiR Team Scot 44:59.783
6. J Lorenzo (Spa) Fiat Yamaha 45:00.672
7. N Hayden (US) Respol Honda 45:03.178
8. C Vermeulen (Aus) Rizla Suzuki 45:06.648
9. S Nakano (Jpn) Honda 45:14.336
10. A West (Aus) Kawasaki 45:26.012
Championship standings:
1. Valentino Rossi (Ita) Yamaha 162pts
2. Dani Pedrosa (Spa) Honda 151
3. Casey Stoner (Aus) Ducati 117
4. Jorge Lorenzo (Spa) Yamaha 104
5. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 82