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Name: MotoGP Highlights
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Released: 2012-01-01

2012

MotoGP is a high-octane motorcycle racing championship that brings together the best bikers and the fastest bikes from around the world. Dorna Sports S.L. presents the most thrilling moments of this action-packed event in their show, MotoGP Highlights. This show takes viewers on a ride filled with adrenaline, showcasing the most exciting and unforgettable moments from each race.

Each episode of MotoGP Highlights features the best bits from the previous weekendâs race. The show goes beyond simply presenting the results by capturing the most exhilarating moments of each circuit. It delivers a comprehensive overview of the race, including post-race interviews with riders, behind-the-scenes footage, and in-depth analysis. The show provides a great way for viewers to keep up-to-date with the MotoGP championship and to relive the most unforgettable moments of each race.

The MotoGP championship comprises three classes: MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3. Each class features unique bikes that cater to different riding styles, speeds, and strengths. With so much diversity among riders and bikes, MotoGP Highlights captures the excitement and thrill of each class in every episode.

The MotoGP class is the main event and is the most prestigious class in the championship. It features the most powerful bikes and the most experienced riders. With speeds of up to 220mph, the MotoGP class is the ultimate test of skill, endurance, and bravery. The MotoGP Highlights show provides a dynamic look at the most heart-stopping moments, whether it be a last-lap battle between riders for the top spot or a crash that leaves a top rider out of the race.

The Moto2 class is the intermediate category, featuring a variety of riders who are on their way to the top. With less horsepower than the MotoGP class, riders in Moto2 have to rely more on their riding skills to achieve success. The class provides a great opportunity for developing riders to hone their skills, and MotoGP Highlights captures the most exciting moments that showcase the raw talent and potential of these up-and-coming riders.

The Moto3 class is the entry-level class, where young riders begin their careers. The bikes in this class are smaller and less powerful than those in the other two classes, but the riders are just as passionate and determined to succeed. The Moto3 class provides a glimpse of the exciting future of the MotoGP championship and MotoGP Highlights captures the most thrilling moments of these young riders as they strive for success.

MotoGP Highlights provides viewers with an in-depth look at the riders and their teams, their strategies, and their bikes. The show explores the personalities of each rider and the camaraderie that exists within teams. It takes a deep dive into the world of motorcycle racing and showcases the incredible skill and bravery required to succeed.

The show features commentary from experienced announcers who provide insightful analysis and commentary on each race. They provide context to the races and riders, making it easier for viewers to understand the complexities of each circuit and what makes each rider stand out. Additionally, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the MotoGP championship, including the mechanics who work tirelessly to prepare the bikes and the support personnel who ensure that the riders can compete at their best.

In conclusion, MotoGP Highlights is an action-packed show that offers viewers a chance to relive the most exciting moments of the MotoGP championship. The show captures the thrill and excitement of each race, providing insightful analysis of each circuit, rider, and team. With its passion, high-speed thrills, and raw talent, MotoGP Highlights is a must-watch for any motorsports enthusiast.

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2012

12. 2012 bwin Grand Prix Ceske republiky

April 2, 2012

The MotoGPâ„¢ classes treated fans to some exciting racing this weekend at the bwin Grand Prix ÄŒeské republiky in Brno with Repsol Honda Team's Dani Pedrosa storming to a thrilling victory in the premier-class ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow, opening up the championship race once more. Despite dark clouds looming, the track was dry, much to the delight of riders and fans, and it was Yamaha Factory Racing's Lorenzo who got the holeshot off the line, holing off Pedrosa and Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Crutchlow. Yamaha's Ben Spies looked to continue his bad luck as he dropped back drastically after a few corners with a slipping clutch. This left Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi to chase down Crutchlow in third. With 11 laps to go Pedrosa sparked some life into the battle at the front, as he got past Lorenzo on the inside, though the Mallorcan continued to stick to his rear wheel. On the last lap it was MotoGP racing at its best with Lorenzo forcing his way past Pedrosa with a tough move, with the Repsol Honda rider fighting back almost immediately, and the two almost neck-and-neck into the final turn. With Pedrosa on the better line coming into the final turn, he got the best drive to the line to take his third victory of the season. Crutchlow recorded his own milestone by taking his first ever podium in the MotoGP class, and ending a 12-year premier-class podium drought for a British rider. It was a fitting way to celebrate his contract extension with the team this weekend. Pedrosa's win has moved him to within 13 points of Lorenzo and blown the championship race wide open at the top. Fourth spot went to Dovizioso, in front of Bradl, Bautista, Rossi and Power Electronics Aspar's Randy de Puniet who finished top CRT. Cardion AB Racing's local rider Karel Abraham and De Puniet's teammate Aleix Espargaró completed the top ten.

11. 2012 Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix

April 2, 2012

It was Pedrosa who got the holeshot, but it was Yamaha Factory Racing's Ben Spies who led the opening laps after overtaking the Spaniard early on. Yamaha's Lorenzo, the only prototype rider to opt for the soft option rear tyre, had a less than ideal start, but was soon up into third, forcing his way past Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso. Pedrosa and Spies were providing a entertaining battle at the front in the early stages, as Lorenzo was unable to close the pair down. Meanwhile, Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner, riding with a pain killing injection due to his fractured right ankle with torn ligaments, forced his way past San Carlo Honda Gresini's Ãlvaro Bautista with a strong move. With 24 laps remaining Pedrosa made a move stick down the home straight to take the lead. A lap later, Stoner was a man on a mission as he also took LCR Honda MotoGP's Stefan Bradl to go fifth. It was misery for Ben Spies with 22 laps left as the American's engine blow down the straight, causing the oil flags to come out, with the Yamaha rider immediately pulling off the racing line. This affected the following group, as Stoner dropped back behind Dovizioso and Bradl. San Carlo's Michele Pirro and Came IodaRacing Project's Danilo Petrucci were also robbed of any good luck as then had to retire with technical issues. Three laps later, Tech 3's British rider Cal Crutchlow lost the front end of his bike in turn 4, unfortunately putting an end to his charge. In the meantime, Stoner had fought his way back past his group into third With 12 laps to go Pedrosa, who was on record breaking pace, had a big wobble, yet managed to stop himself running onto the grass. This did not stop the Spaniard however, and he soon rediscovered his rhythm. Five laps on, Dovizioso was all over the back of Stoner, who was fighting fearlessly with his injury, and took him for third. In the end it was Pedrosa whose dominant performance resulted in his second win of the season ahead of Lorenzo and Dovizioso, taking his fifth podium this year. Lorenzo retains his championship lead, however it has been cut to 18 points by his Spanish rival. It was however Casey Stoner that arguably put in the best ride of the day, having gritted his teeth to finish a tremendous fourth despite injury. Bautista came in fifth, ahead of Bradl, Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi and Cardion AB Racing's Karel Abraham.

10. 2012 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix

April 2, 2012

It was Yamaha Factory Racing's Lorenzo who took the holeshot into the tricky turn one, with Repsol Honda Team's Pedrosa and Stoner in tow. Stoner was the only one of the front-runners to have started on the softer option rear tyre, with the two Spaniards opting for the harder spec. On lap two, Stoner was finding his pace and made his way past Pedrosa as he started to chase down Lorenzo at the front. As Lorenzo was keeping the Repsol pair honest, Yamaha's Ben Spies was heading up a group in fourth including the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 duo of Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow, as well as Stefan Bradl. As the leading trio were heading into lap 13, Pedrosa had a huge wobble before the final turn, which he was just about able to save. This did however drop him back around a second from Stoner. With 14 laps reaming Lorenzo had a slight moment going into the corkscrew, as Stoner looked to be chipping away at his lead once more... Indeed 11 laps from the end Stoner had caught up to Lorenzo and put in a move going into turn one, just as he had done last year, to take charge at the front. Stoner and Lorenzo were in a league at their own at the front, and with nine laps left were already starting to lap some of the back markers. On the same lap Dovizioso had fought his way backpast Crutchlow, as the pair continued to race neck and neck. Shortly after Hayden had caught up to the rear wheel of Bradl, as he looked to pass the German in front of his home crowd. And with five laps remaining he had made his way through, and started to pursue Crutchlow. In the end it was Stoner's soft tyre gamble that paid off as he took the chequered flag by a margin of over three seconds, ahead of Lorenzo and Pedrosa, who completed the rostrum. Lorenzo still leads the championship by 23 points over Pedrosa and 32 over Stoner.

9. 2012 Gran Premio d'Italia Tim

April 2, 2012

In a hard-fought MotoGPâ„¢ race at the Gran Premio d'Italia TIM at Mugello it was Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo who stormed to a dominant victory ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso. Lorenzo who took the chequered flag for his second successive victory at the track in front of Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, who recoded his fourth podium of the season. Bradl was however one of the happiest riders, as he recorded his best ever finish in the premier class. Fifth spot went to Rossi, followed by Crutchlow, Hayden, Stoner, Barber'á and Bautista. Top CRT spot went to De Puniet in 12th. Lorenzo now has a 19 point gap at the top of the championship ahead of Pedrosa and 37 ahead of Stoner.

8. 2012 Gran Premi Aperol De Catalunya

April 2, 2012

After a wet morning warm-up, the field got away in dry conditions this afternoon, and it was Repsol Honda Team's Pedrosa who got the holeshot from the second row, hotly pursued by YamahaÂ´s Ben Spies, who also had a tremendous start from fourth. Lorenzo pushed his way past RepsolHonda's Casey Stoner into third, as the whole grid was tightly bunched in the first lap. Within a few corners, Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso muscled his way past Stoner, who subsequently ran wide a lap later, also letting through the Italian's teammate Cal Crutchlow. With 23 laps left, Spies, who looked to have the superior pace over Pedrosa, made amove on the Spaniard, yet ran wide and dropped his bike in the dirt. This put paid to what had been his most promising start to a race this season. With 21 laps remaining, the front five of Pedrosa, Lorenzo, Dovizioso, Crutchlow and Stoner started to pull out a gap to the following group, led by San Carlo Honda Gresini's Ãlvaro Bautista. On the same lap, Avintia Blusens' Yonny Hernandez ran off track, yet managed to avoid the gravel trap. Two laps later Lorenzo went past Pedrosa on the brakes down the home straight, while Stoner took Crutchlow for fourth shortly after. Further down the field, Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi passed LCR Honda MotoGP's Stefan Bradl for seventh, and started pursuing Bautista. Spies, who did manage to remount after his crash, had made his way back to 12th at this point. Pedrosa made use of superior drive on the straight with 14 laps left, as he passed Lorenzo in the slipstream, yet could not shake him on the ensuing lap. One lap later, Lorenzo was too late on the brakes into the first turn, letting Dovizioso close the gap once more, and making yet more work for himself to catch his compatriot at the front. Dovizioso had a moment eleven laps before the end, dropping off the pace just briefly, while Crutchlow ran very deep into the first corner in his battle for fourth. Stoner, Pedrosa and Bradl were the only bikes in the top ten with the hard compound rear tyre, yet at the half way point there was no obvious advantage, as Lorenzo, on the softer compound, was slowly closing the gap to the Spanish Repsol Honda rider. With just six laps remaining, Lorenzo was right on the rear wheel of Pedrosa, as the pair were involved in a nail-biting tussle for the lead. It was the Repsol rider who subsequently made a mistake with a big wheelie, which allowed Lorenzo past in the following corner. Behind the pair, Dovizioso, Stoner and Crutchlow where involved in a battle for third, whilst they were followed further down by Bautista and Rossi fighting it out for sixth. In the end it was Lorenzo who took the chequered flag by over five seconds from Pedrosa, with Dovizioso holding off Stoner to take his first podium this year. The reigning world champion finished fourth, which is the first time he hasn't stood on the podium since Jerez last year. The top ten were completed by Cal Crutchlow, Ãlvaro Bautista, Valentino Rossi, Stefan Bradl, Ducati's Nicky Hayden and Ben Spies. Top CRT honour went to local rider Aleix Espargaró on board his Power Electronics Aspar machine.

7. 2012 eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland

April 2, 2012

The MotoGPâ„¢ classes encountered glorious sunshine, torrential rain and an incredibly dramatic last lap at the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring, where Repsol Honda Team's Dani Pedrosa took his first victory of the season in front of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso. It was Pedrosa who got the best start as he led into turn one ahead of teammate Casey Stoner and the Yamaha Factory Racing duo of Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo. The grid was tightly bunched early on, with Stoner soon passing his teammate for the lead, as the Australian looked to have more pace in the opening stages. With 27 laps to go, San Carlo Honda Gresini's Michele Pirro retired with a mechanical issue, while a lap later Spies ran wide and let Lorenzo into third, to chase down the Repsol Hondas. As Speed Master's Mattia Pasini crashed out of the race with 25 laps left, Spies' mistake had let the tussling Monster Yamaha Tech 3 pair catch up, with Dovizioso and Crutchlow switching places as they looked for a way past Spies. Two laps on, the pair made it past Spies, who looked to be slowing, as the Repsol Honda pair started to pull out a gap at the front. With 12 laps left, Pedrosa made his move past Stoner into turn one, shortly after which the Austrian had a big wobble on his bike trying to keep up with the Spaniard. However, this was just momentary, as Stoner continued to stick to Pedrosa's rear wheel. With just seven laps remaining the three-way Yamaha tussle was getting ever more fierce as Crutchlow continued to look for a way past Dovizioso in fourth. It was however not to be as the Brit out-braked himself going into turn one and ran into the gravel. He managed to keep his bike upright and re-joined behind San Carlo's Ãlvaro Bautista, leaving Spies and Dovizioso to fight it out alone. The last few laps were a thrilling affair as Stoner and Pedrosa were neck and neck, but there was huge drama in the final turns as Stoner crashed out chasing down the Spaniard. After the race Stoner was highly critical of the track marshals, claiming they did not help him get back on track. Pedrosa was setting a record pace as he fought hard for his maiden win of the season, and crossed the finish line first in front of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso, who recorded his third podium this season. This result puts Lorenzo 14 points clear in the championship with Pedrosa now in second, a further four points ahead of Stoner in third. The first non-podium finisher was Ben Spies in fourth, followed by LCR Honda MotoGP's Bradl and Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi, whose sixth place was his best dry result this season. Bautista, Crutchlow, Pramac Racing Team's Héctor Barber'á and Ducati's Hayden complete the top ten, while Power Electronics Aspar's Randy de Puniet finished as top CRT bike in 11th.

6. 2012 Grande Premio de Portugal Circuito Estoril

April 2, 2012

Repsol Honda Team's Casey Stoner made it two wins in a row to take the lead in the MotoGPâ„¢ championship with victory at the Grande Prémio de Portugal Circuito Estoril. Having led from the start, the reigning World Champion never gave up the lead, as he put in another dominant performance at the Portuguese circuit, ahead of championship rival, FactoryYamaha Team's Jorge Lorenzo. Stoner's win now means he has won at every track on the current MotoGP calendar in the premier class. The Australian pulled out a gap early on, but Lorenzo and Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa did not give up without the fight, as they slowly closed in on the leader throughout the race. It was however Stoner who put the hammer down in the final laps, to take victory and the championship lead. Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso fought a race-long battle with teammate Cal Crutchlow, and came out on top for the first time this season finishing in fourth. San Carlo Honda Gresini's Ãlvaro Bautista put in another solid performance to take sixth place, finishing ahead of Ducati TeamÂ´s Valentino Rossi, who recorded his best finish of theseason. Despite still not being near the front, Rossi has stated that he isstarting to feel more comfortable on-board his Desmosedici.

5. 2012 Monster Energy Grand Prix de France

April 2, 2012

In by far the worst conditions seen all season, it was Repsol Honda Team's Dani Pedrosa who got off to one of his trademark starts followed by teammate Casey Stoner. Their lead was short lived, as Lorenzo charged past the pair and instantly pulled out a lead. Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Cal Crutchlow also made a good start in fourth, followed by the surging Rossi in fifth on-board his Ducati Team machine. It was heartache for the French fans from the start as Power Electronics Aspar's local rider Randy de Puniet dropped his bike on the grid, and headed out on his spare one. At the front, Rossi soon moved past Crutchlow to take fourth, with Dovizioso following suit almost instantly. Avintia Blusens' Iv'án Silva's race was ended early as he fell foul of the wet conditions, crashing out of the race in the opening stages. With Lorenzo building a three second lead, Stoner pushed past Pedrosa to chase down his championship rival. Pedrosa seemed to struggling on the wet surface, with Rossi capitalising on this to take third with 21 laps left. The Tech 3 pair passed Pedrosa even further down the order as they looked to hunt down Rossi. Near the back, Lorenzo's teammate Ben Spies was struggling and had a moment at the end of turn two, shortly after which he briefly entered the pits. Cardion AB Racing's Karel Abraham retired with 17 laps to go, with NGM Mobile Forward Racing's replacement rider Chris Vermeulen also having to come in for a helmet change. As Lorenzo was maintaining his lead around the three second mark ahead of Stoner, it was the ensuing tussle for third between Crutchlow, Dovizioso and Rossi that was providing some breath-taking overtaking in horrific conditions. Ten laps before the end it was misery for Crutchlow as he lost the front in the first chicane, leaving the two Italians to fight it out for the final podium spot, with Rossi taking third just two corners later. The Brit managed to restart his bike and re-join in eighth. Meanwhile, Lorenzo had extended his lead to six seconds at the front with Stoner a further four seconds ahead of Rossi. With five laps to Stoner was held up slightly by Avintia's Yonny Hernandez, allowing Rossi to get to within half a second of the Australian world champion. Two laps later Dovizioso crashed out of fourth tying to stick with the pair, while down the field Came IodaRacing Project's Danilo Petrucci crashed out of 11th. The last three laps gave MotoGP fans a racing delight, as old adversaries Stoner and Rossi swapped positions throughout. It was however Rossi who looked back to his old self as he passed Stoner in the first chicane on the last lap, after which he pulled out a lead big enough to secure second. This is the highest result both Rossi and the Ducati team have had in the past two season. It was however Lorenzo who took the chequered flag to take an eight point lead at the top of the championship ahead of Stoner, who came home in third. Pedrosa managed fourth, while LCR Honda MotoGP's Stefan Bradl recorded his best ever result in fifth, ahead or Rossi's teammate Nicky Hayden. Dovizioso, who managed to re-join after crashing finished seventh ahead of his teammate Crutchlow, while Pramac Racing's Héctor Barber'á and San Carlo Honda Gresini's Ãlvaro Bautista completed the top ten. Paul Bird Motorsport's James Ellison put in a great performance to finish as top CRT in 11th. De Puniet suffered yet more misery in front of his home crowd as he crashed on his spare bike towards the end.

4. 2012 Hertz British Grand Prix

April 2, 2012

The predicted rain stayed away for the MotoGPâ„¢ grid as Yamaha's Ben Spies took the holeshot ahead of Repsol Honda Team's Stoner and San Carlo Honda Gresini's pole-sitter Ãlvaro Bautista. Spies made a tremendous start leading the early stages from Stoner, Bautista and Ducati Team's Nicky Hayden. Lorenzo lost a place in the first bends, and was soon leading a separated group for fifth place. With 17 laps remaining Lorenzo started to find his rhythm as he looked to close the gap to the front four, followed by Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso and Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa. More overtaking was to follow, as Lorenzo took advantage of a gap left by Hayden to hunt down Bautista - with Stoner having pulled out a small gap at the front, Lorenzo did not want his rival to get way and forced his way past Bautista, relegating the San Carlo rider into fourth. The tussle was not to stop, as Lorenzo stormed past his teammate into second, with Spies being overtaken by Bautista as well a corner later. In the same bend Pedrosa snuck past Dovizioso, who kept on the Spaniard's rear wheel to retake him just a few corners later. With 11 laps left Lorenzo was closing in on the rear wheel of Stoner, starting a thrilling battle for top spot. Heading into lap nine, Lorenzo took Stoner on the final turn, yet the Australian fought straight back in the next turn, as the pair kept the crowd on their toes with some thrilling moves. As one Repsol Honda was overtaken, the other in the form of Pedrosa went up into third. In the end it was Lorenzo who held his nerve to cross the finish line first to take the top step of the podium and extend his championship lead, ahead of Stoner and Pedrosa who complete the rostrum. Fourth went to Ãlvaro Bautista, ahead of Ben Spies, and Cal Crutchlow, who put in a brave ride with his injury.

3. 2012 Iveco TT Assen

April 2, 2012

The race started with high drama as San Carlo Honda Gresini's Ãlvaro Bautista took out Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo in the first corner, putting an end to both their challenges. After this, the Repsol Honda Team pair of Dani Pedrosa and Stoner were left to lead the race at the start, with Lorenzo's teammate Ben Spies in pursuit. Two laps in it was heartbreak for LCR Honda MotoGP's Stefan Bradl as he crashed out of fourth, making this the first race he has not finished in his rookie season. In the meantime, Ducati Team's Nicky Hayden had run into the gravel in the last corner, but managed to wrestle his bike back on track. As the Hondas started to pull out a small margin, the crashes continued at the back as Avintia Blusens' Yonny Hernandez ended his race in the gravel. With 19 laps to go Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Andrea Dovizioso went past Spies into third as the pair diced for the final podium position. Dovizioso's teammate Cal Crutchlow, who was ninth after taking avoiding action at the start was having a tricky time trying to pass the Ducatis of Hayden, Valentino Rossi and Pramac Racing Team's Héctor Barber'á. At the front Stoner made his move on Pedrosa as the Spaniard looked to be struggling by mid-race and with six laps remaining both Hondas looked to be slowing, yet had pulled out a seven second lead over Spies, who was lapping a second a lap quicker. Three laps before the end Dovizioso had caught up to Spies once more as the pair was involved in yet another tussle for the final podium spot. The Italian made his move going into turn 1 on the final lap, and held on until the line. In the end it was Stoner who took the chequered flag to go equal on points at the top of the championship with Lorenzo, as Pedrosa finished second and Dovizioso took yet another podium this year.

1. 2012 Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar

January 1, 2012

Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing) took his first premier class victory at the Losail International Circuit to open the 2012 MotoGPâ„¢ season in the best possible manner, after battling reigning World Champion Casey Stoner and the Australian's Repsol Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa for the duration of the 22-lap race on Sunday evening. It was also a superb start to the new 1000cc era in MotoGP, as the CRT machines also made their debut in an action-packed race. Starting from pole for the first time since the US Grand Prix last July, Lorenzo held the lead until the third lap before Stoner assumed first position with a pass on the start/finish straight. Lorenzo then followed Stoner for the majority of the race before passing his rival with three laps to go, and he eventually crossed the line 0.852s ahead of Pedrosa who placed second as Stoner ended the race third. After a difficult weekend which had seen Pedrosa qualify in seventh the Spaniard shot from row three of the grid into third position on the opening lap, and on lap 20 passed his team-mate Stoner with a superb move on the brakes going into Turn 1 to take second. Stoner, who had won in Qatar for four of the past five seasons, took his 16th successive podium finish as he got his title defence underway. With the leading trio involved in an eye-catching contest for the podium positions at the front, an excellent duel between Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team-mates Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso played out in their wake. The Italian, in his first race on the M1, was in front with his British team-mate all over his exhaust until lap 17, when Crutchlow got past Dovizioso and held out for fourth to equal his best-ever MotoGP result. Nicky Hayden (Ducati Team) was the highest placing Desmosedici, beating Ãlvaro Bautista (San Carlo Honda Gresini) to sixth by just 0.033s on the Spaniard's debut with the team, and 2011 Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) capped an impressive debut MotoGP ride with eighth place. Héctor Barber'á (Pramac Racing) had been in the hunt for sixth but ran off when he pushed too hard in the closing stages and the Spaniard finished ninth, and the final spot in the top 10 went to Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) who had appeared to be struggling with his Desmosedici GP12 in the early stages of the race.

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