After two successive defeats, Valentino Rossi wins his sixth MotoGP crown in Yamaha's home race at Motegi on Sunday.
Valentino Rossi became only the second rider in history to regain the MotoGP World Championship after two successive defeats, when he won his sixth premier-class title with victory in Yamaha's home Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi on Sunday.
Rossi needed to finish third or better, even if nearest rival Casey Stoner won, to lift the championship three rounds early - but the 29-year-old Italian exceeded those requirements by charging from fifth on lap one to overtake leaders Dani Pedrosa and then Stoner by lap 14 of 24.
The Italian went on to claim his eighth world championship over all three classes by almost two seconds from the Ducati rider, while fourth for team-mate Jorge Lorenzo helped complete the triple crown of Rider, Manufacturer and Team titles for Yamaha.
"It's a great victory and a great achievement," smiled Rossi. "The race was a great battle and I had to ride at 100%, like I have through all through the season! Pedrosa and Stoner today were very strong and it was fun to fight with them like this, I am happy that it was a good race for the fans. It was a fantastic feeling to take the title with a win, like I did in 2001 and 2004."
Rossi's sixth world title leaves him behind only Agostini (eight premier-class titles) in the all-time standings and he marked the achievement with a special post-race celebration.
Re: This reporter has messed up like a fool
by Jijo Vincent on Sep 29, 2008 11:21 AM
* Takes the 500cc world title with Honda in 2001 before winning the 2002 and 2003 championships as the event becomes MotoGP.
Re: This reporter has messed up like a fool
by In Search on Sep 28, 2008 08:07 PM
And also, Valentino 'Doctor' Rossi is the most successful ALL TIME rider in the entire history of the MotoGP with 70 wins!
Re: Is Rossi Soniaji's illegitimate son
by In Search on Sep 28, 2008 08:02 PM
You ignorant A hole mind your words! People like your Soniaji are peanuts in front of him.
