Casey Stoner took full advantage of a slip from Dani Pedrosa to win a rain-soaked German Grand Prix as Valentino Rossi claimed top spot in the overall standings with a second place finish. Having set the pace in the dry during Saturday’s qualifying in Germany, Stoner proved he is just as adept in the wet, crossing the line 3.7 seconds ahead of Rossi. Rossi now leads the championship by 16 points, while Pedrosa’s failure to score in Germany sees him slip to second. Stoner’s win propels him to within four points of the Spaniard.

Gp di Germania al Sachsenring, classe MotoGp: lo spagnolo Pedrosa, che al 5° giro aveva un vantaggio enorme su Casey Stoner, scivola sull’asfalto bagnato (si frattura l’indice sinistro) e spiana la strada all’australiano. Valentino Rossi controlla, arriva 2°, e torna in vetta alla classifica iridata.

Italy’s Riccardo Ricco was victorious for the second time in three days on Sunday after winning the opening Pyrenean stage nine in impressive fashion. The Saunier Duval rider attacked on final climb of the 224-km ride from Toulouse to Bageres de Bigorre before descending alone to take the spoils.

Il modenese Riccardo Riccò stacca tutti sul Col d’Aspin con un’azione alla Pantani e arriva solo al traguardo. Kirchen chiude a 1′17″. E’ il secondo successo in quattro giorni, che lo rilancia in classifica generale