If you like racing, you love Moto GP.
In 2007 Casey Stoner shocked the Moto GP scene as he dominated the season to take the title in comanding fashion It was only his second Moto GP season and first year on a Ducati, he became the second youngest champion ever. 10 wins in the season put him besides Moto GP legends, 14 podiums from 17 races and no race finish worse than 6th erased any thoughts about him being erratic anymore. His teammate, veteran, accomplished and highly regarded Capirossi, despite a win at Motegi, was not even close.
Valentino Rossi fought bravely and won 4 races, squeezing every single milisecond from his bike and tyres, but he was denied second on the championship table after a couple of mechanical failers and a crash in the second half of the season. Pedrosa then came second to Stoner after a very frustrating season in which the Honda was rarely a match for the Ducati and accidents at Misano and Japan killed whatever small hopes he had.
2006 champion Hayden had an even more frustrating season, struggling to adapt to the 800cc bike, overdriving and being involved in incidents in incredible 7 races. Three 3rd places were the best he could do, but at least the season finished better than it sterted.
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