Valentino Rossi has moved to the top of the MotoGP world championship table after winning his first race this season in Spain.
Victory for Lorenzo in Japan
Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo romped to victory in the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi ahead of team-mate Valentino Rossi and in doing so, takes over the lead in the world championships.
Home favourite dominant
Home favourite Dani Pedrosa dominated the Cataluña MotoGP, overtaking pole man Casey Stoner at the start and then staying out in front for the rest of the race. Valentino Rossi, who started from ninth on the grid, finished in second place with reigning champion Casey Stoner in third position. Rossi is now just seven points clear of Pedrosa at the …