Brad overtakes Ducatis on last lap of Dutch MotoGp!



Did you catch Bradley Smith’s last lap leap past both Ducatis at the Dutch MotoGp? I missed the move on the BBC – don’t think they caught it – but it meant he finished ninth!

His move came after Dovizioso dived underneath team mate Hayden at Assen's chicane forcing him wide.

It was just one more thrilling move in what was arguably the most exciting and skilful race of the year.

Valentino Rossi claimed his first win since 2010 while Jorge Lorenzo cane fifth, despite a broken collarbone that everyone thought would put him out of the race altogether.  Rossi said after the race, “I’m so happy … but not enough!”

Seven-time MotoGP champion Rossi, 34, dominated after taking the lead on lap six.
Cal Crutchlow was third after starting from pole for the first time, behind Marc Marquez whose sudden slow-up on the last lap spoiled any chance that Cal had of passing him – he clipped the Italian’s rear wheel as a result. 

MotoGP title standings
Dani Pedrosa - 136 points
Jorge Lorenzo - 127 points
Marc Marquez - 113 points
Cal Crutchlow - 87 points
Valentino Rossi - 85 points

Dutch MotoGP results:
1. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 41:25.202
2. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda 41:27.372
3. Cal Crutchlow (Britain) Yamaha 41:29.275
4. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 41:33.034
5. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 41:40.712
6. Stefan Bradl (Germany) Honda 41:52.721
7. Alvaro Bautista (Spain) Honda 41:56.800
8. Aleix Espargaro (Spain) Aprilia 41:57.607
9. Bradley Smith (Britain) Yamaha 41:58.953
10. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Ducati 41:59.003
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