Valentino Rossi wins a record-equalling 68th premier-class grand prix in front of his home fans after reigning world champion Casey Stoner falls from the lead for the second race in succession.

Nicky Hayden withdrew from the event on Sunday morning, his recent heel injury having got progressively worse throughout the weekend...


1. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 44min 41.884 secs
2. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 44min 45.047 secs
3. Toni Elias SPA Alice Team (B) 44min 53.589 secs
4. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 44min 59.354 secs
5. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 45min 5.293 secs
6. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 45min 8.092 secs
7. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 45min 8.708 secs
8. Andrea Dovizioso ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP (M) 45min 9.475 secs
9. Marco Melandri ITA Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 45min 15.053 secs
10. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 45min 18.413 secs
11. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Alice Team (B) 45min 23.965 secs
12. Shinya Nakano JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 45min 25.692 secs
13. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 45min 36.758 secs
14. John Hopkins USA Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 45min 37.038 secs

DNF:
Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 11min 11.968 secs
Alex de Angelis RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini (B) 1min 46.395 secs
Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP (M) lap 1