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WORLD MOTORCYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
Data and statistics
The first season with the new 800cc bikes, replacing the 990cc models, was dominated by the Australian Casey Stoner and his Ducati in a season marked by the big influence of the new tyre regulations. In an intense fight at the end of the season the Repsol rider Dani Pedrosa won the runner-up spot. Jorge Lorenzo won the 250cc title again, dominating his rivals, before he makes a move up to the top category. In 125cc, Gabor Talmacsi won a tight finish beating his team mate Héctor Faubel.
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Final riders` classification:
> MotoGP
> 250cc
> 125cc
Final manufacturers` classification:
> MotoGP
> 250cc
> 125cc
Other classifications:
> MotoGP teams
Dani Pedrosa, runner-up
The Repsol Honda team in the MotoGP category got two runner-up places, one in the individual category with Dani Pedrosa, and one for teams. The Spanish rider was very consistent, seven podium finishes, two victories (the decider in Cheste was spectacular) and four fourth places in spite of the difficulties he had with his tyres. The two big news stories were the extension of the sponsorship agreement between Repsol and Honda Racing Corporation for 2 more years, and an extension to Pedrosa`s contract which guarantees his presence in this team for the same períod of time.
On the other hand Nicky Hayden defended his 2006 world title with pride in spite of having problems the whole season. The American got three consecutive podium finishes (Holland, Germany and the Czech Republic), and showed that he was very competitive in spite of his difficulties.
In the lower categories both Julián Simón and Shuehi Aoyama, in 250cc, as well as Bradley Smith and Esteve Rabat, in 125cc, continued to make progress and showed that they will be capable of racing at a higher level confirming that the Repsol Honda Team is a one of the best examples of a team that backs good young riders. Moreover, they provided some joy with podiums for Smith (Le Mans, third) and Rabat (Shanghai, third).
The best summaries
Relive everything that happened in each of the races in the World Motyorcycling Championship with complete summaries. What is more you can listen to the Repsol riders` opinions about each of these races.
> Summaries of all this season's GP races
Motorbikes, images and much more
Discover the bikes in the World Championship, get the most revealing statistics of the season, as well as a graphic summary of the year and go around the circuit of Cheste in 3D with Dani Pedrosa. You can also review all the information related to the Repsol teams and download the best images of the season.
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