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Rossi snaps up title number seven

Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi followed Ducati’s Loris Capirossi across the line in the Malaysian Grand Prix to finish second and clinch his fifth successive MotoGP title.

Posted by CAR magazine - 23 September 2005

Capirossi takes one back

Loris Capirossi’s first victory of the season for Ducat Marlboro in the Japanese Grand Prix gave the Italian rider’s points total a welcome boost, as a spectacular crash saw Valentino Rossi miss out on his first chance to secure the 2005 championship.

By CAR magazine - 19 September 2005

Rossi brilliant in Brno

Valentino Rossi has won nine of the 11 races in this year’s MotoGP championship and, following Sunday’s Czech Grand Prix victory, the Italian needs only one more win to secure his fifth consecutive title.

By CAR magazine - 29 August 2005

MotoGP circus checks in…

After a four-week break, the MotoGP championship takes to the tar again this weekend as the teams and riders resume racing at the Czech circuit in Brno.

By CAR magazine - 26 August 2005

Rossi celebrates in style

Valentino Rossi helped himself to his eighth win of the season after a fateful late mistake from Sete Gibernau in Sunday’s German Grand Prix.

By CAR magazine - 1 August 2005

Will the Ring keep riders in check?

The MotoGP circus heads to Sachsenring this weekend for the German Grand Prix – and the last battle before the summer break kicks into gear.

By CAR magazine - 29 July 2005

Rossi soaks up British GP

Sunday’s British MotoGP encounter took place at the drenched Donington Park circuit, where Valentino Rossi again displayed his dominance in an incredible race that only 11 riders finished.

By CAR magazine - 25 July 2005

Rossi victorious after Dutch duel

Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi overcame a poor start and a late contest from compatriot Marco Melandri to clinch his latest MotoGP victory at the historic Assen circuit on Saturday, as his usual rivals again failed to make an impression on the race.

By CAR magazine - 26 June 2005

Rossi captures Spain

Reigning MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi masterfully staged a late charge on the home turf of archrival Sete Gibernau to take victory in the Catalan Grand Prix on Sunday.

By CAR magazine - 13 June 2005

Rossi unstoppable at Mugello

Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the MotoGP championship to 49 points on Sunday when he beat off a trio of compatriots to clinch a dramatic home victory at Mugello.

By CAR magazine - 6 June 2005

Mugello next on Rossi’s hitlist

Valentino Rossi, the reigning MotoGP champion, will be chasing victory in the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, but can he make a win at Mugello stick despite increasing pressure from the Hondas?

By CAR magazine - 3 June 2005

Rossi delivers Le Mans stunner

Valentino Rossi successfully beat off the final-lap advances of a determined Sete Gibernau to win the French leg of the MotoGP championship at Le Mans on Sunday.

By CAR magazine - 16 May 2005

Sete sets sights on Le Mans

Spanish MotoGP rider Sete Gibernau will try to overcome a disappointing start to the season by winning this weekend’s French Grand Prix, although he’ll be up against increased competition, judging by replacement Kawasaki rider Olivier Jacque’s inspired performance in the last round.

By CAR magazine - 13 May 2005

In with the old . . .

After replacement rider Olivier Jacque produced Kawasaki’s best MotoGP result ever in China, established rider Max Biaggi has been spurred on to break Valentino Rossi’s dominance at the technical Le Mans circuit this Sunday.

By CAR magazine - 12 May 2005

Barros victorious at Estoril

Brazilian Alex Barros took his first win since 2001 in this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix, after long-time race leader Sete Gibernau crashed out of the lead.

By CAR magazine - 18 April 2005

MotoGP Preview: Sweet revenge for Sete?

Sete Gibernau has been declared fit to ride in Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix, and following the controversial final corner collision between the Spaniard and Valentino Rossi, their rivalry has reached a feverish intensity.

By CAR magazine - 15 April 2005

Bully Rossi steals Sete’s thunder

Valentino Rossi won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday after he collided with then race-leader, rival Sete Gibernau, at the final corner of the last lap.

By CAR magazine - 11 April 2005

Gearing up for MotoGP blastoff!

The fastest bikes in the world will be attendance at the Jerez circuit in Spain this weekend as expectation mounts ahead of the first MotoGP event for 2005.

By CAR magazine - 8 April 2005

Rossi shines in season finalé

Valentino Rossi rounded off his “best season ever” with his ninth win in a closely fought contest, fighting off the advances of Tamada and Biaggi in the final laps.

By CAR magazine - 1 November 2004

‘Best year ever’ as Rossi streaks to victory

In a show of skill, grit and sheer determination, Valentino Rossi rode to a nail-biting finish in Sunday’s Philip Island GP to take his eighth win of the season – and along with it – his sixth world championship.

By CAR magazine - 18 October 2004

‘Its not over yet’ – Rossi

Current MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is in line to claim this year’s title at Philip Island in Sunday’s penultimate race, but maintains that the battle is far from won.

By CAR magazine - 15 October 2004

Rossi sparkles in Sepang

World champion Valentino Rossi has moved one step closer to clinching his sixth title after winning the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

By CAR magazine - 11 October 2004

Rossi, Gibernau take fight to Sepang

After last week’s eventful race in Qatar, the title battle between Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau has grown even closer and neither driver will settle for second at Sepang on Sunday.

By CAR magazine - 8 October 2004

Sete revitalises MotoGP title chase

Sete Gibernau won the Qatar Grand Prix for Honda on Saturday and the Spaniard’s championships hopes soared when defending champion Valentino Rossi crashed on the slippery track.

By CAR magazine - 4 October 2004

Japanese joy at Motegi

Motegi crowds had something to cheer about on Sunday when Makoto Tamada won the Japanese Grand Prix and compatriot Shinya Nakano claimed his first podium spot in front of their home crowd.

By CAR magazine - 20 September 2004