Valentino Rossi Win in San Marino Moto Grand Prix 2009

September 7, 2009 by: Sports Update

Italian racer, Valentino Rossi appeared dominant to overcome the main competitor, Jorge Lorenzo and won the San Marino Grand Prix 2009 race on Sunday.

Eight times world champion, Valentino Rossi was in the finish followed by Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa in third place. This victory makes Rossi collected 237 points and lead over 30 points from Lorenzo. Pedrosa was in the top three standings with 157 points and ahead of former world champion, Casey Stoner.

“At first I was quite hard and difficult because the race started badly,” said Rossi who took pole position. “But then it all ended well.”

“I’ve tried everything I can now surpassed Dani (Pedrosa). But Valentino was number one for this weekend.” Said Lorenzo.

“Lorenzo and Rossi too fast for me. Hopefully next time I am better,” said Pedrosa.

Here are the completed result of the San Marino MotoGP 2009:

1. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha 44’32 .882
2. Jorge LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha difference in 2416
3. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 12,400 difference
4. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team Honda 26,330
5. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 26,539
6. Toni ELIAS SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 28,286
7. Mika Kallio FIN Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati 30,184
8. Marco Melandri ITA Kawasaki Racing Team Hayate 31,757
9. Chris VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 31,909
10. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha Monster Yamaha 38,347
11. Aleix Espargaro SPA 46,673 Ducati Pramac Racing
12. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 52,041
13. Niccolo CANEPA Racing Pramac Ducati ITA 1’03 .198
14.Gabor Talmacsi HUN Racing Team Scot Honda MotoGP 1’22 .347