Stoner...one hand on the titleCHAMPIONSHIP LEADER Casey Stoner put one hand on the 2007 MotoGP crown with an emphatic win at Brno circuit earlier today.
The Australian took his seventh win of the season in dominating style, leading from the green light to the chequered flag, crossing the line almost eight seconds ahead of Suzuki's John Hopkins.
Stoner's win gives the 21-year-old a clear 60 point lead over nearest rival Valentino Rossi, who could only manage a disappointing seventh.
Current World Champion Nicky Hayden took the final spot on the podium, knocking his team mate Dani Pedrosa into fouth.
Brno results:
1. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 43min 45.810 secs
2. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 43min 53.713 secs
3. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 43min 58.910 secs
4. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 44min 1.610 secs
5. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (B) 44min 3.113 secs
6. Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 44min 5.173 secs
7. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 44min 8.295 secs
8. Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 44min 8.883 secs
9. Alex Barros BRA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP (B) 44min 18.102 secs
10. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (M) 44min 20.963 secs
11. Toni Elias SPA Honda Gresini (B) 44min 23.558 secs
12. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team (B) 44min 24.060 secs
13. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Dunlop Tech 3 Yamaha (D) 44min 29.504 secs
14. Shinya Nakano JPN Konica Minolta Honda (M) 44min 42.879 secs
15. Kurtis Roberts USA Team Roberts (M) 44min 55.413 secs
16. Ivan Silva SPA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP (B) 45min 7.220 secs
17. Makoto Tamada JPN Dunlop Tech 3 Yamaha (D) 45min 11.614 secs
