MotoGP Catalunya - page 2

10-06-2008 11:53

Pedrosa's win cuts Rossi's championship lead down to seven points, but having hauled his way up from such a poor starting place, Rossi was more than happy with second place.

"I enjoyed it a lot, more than winning the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, because I love a battle and this year we haven't had any," he told BBC Sport.

Brit James Toseland, who started sixth and finished in the same position for his best finish so far was also pleased with his day's work, and the prospect of returning to the familiar surroundings of Donington for the next race.

"I can't wait to get up to Donington, it's hard work on these new tracks," he said

Catalunya MotoGP result:

1 D Pedrosa (Spa) Honda 43mins 02.175secs
2 V Rossi (Ita) Yamaha 43:04.981
3 C Stoner (Aus) Ducati 43:05.518
4 A Dovizioso (Ita) Honda 43:13.068
5 C Edwards (US) Yamaha 43:18.601
6 J Toseland (GB) Yamaha 43:23.657

World championship standings:

1 V Rossi (Ita) Yamaha 142 pts
2 D Pedrosa (Spa) Honda 135
3 J Lorenzo (Spa) Yamaha 94
4 C Stoner (Aus) Ducati 92
5 C Edwards (US) Yamaha 69