MotoGP Australy 2009: Lorenzo Disaster , Rossi Blessings

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Phillip Island - Valentino Rossi could only sit in the second position Australian MotoGP, Casey Stoner at the top. But because the accident Jorge Lorenzo, so 20 points is a blessing for The Doctor to defend the world title.

Pedrosa can directly jump to the forefront when the race starts. Can start the third position, Honda's Spaniard was preceded Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi in front of them.

Bad luck to get Jorge Lorenzo who have directly eliminated in the first corner. Fell from his mount, the Spaniard was dragged several hundred feet and rolled before stopping on the gravel. At the same moment Nicky Hayden also targeting to gravel though he was still able to survive in his Ducati.

In the latest show visible when the accident Lorenzo begins nudging the rear of the motor Hayden. The Spaniard was actually seen successful mastering the steed before he lost control, give up and fall.

Australian MotoGP results
Position Rider Bike Time / Gap
1. Casey Stoner Ducati 40m56.651s
2. Valentino Rossi Yamaha + 1.935s
3. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 22.618s
4. Alex de Angelis Honda Gresini + 32.702s
5. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha + 35.885s
6. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 38.482s
7. Marco Melandri Kawasaki Hayate + 44.451s
8. Randy de Puniet Honda LCR + 44.941s
9. Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac + 54.345s
10. Toni Elias Honda Gresini 1m01.205s +
11. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki + 1m05.417s
12. Loris Capirossi Suzuki + 1m05.950s
13. Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda + 1m17.951s
14. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha + 1m17.985s
15. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 1 lap