MotoGP: Rossi Assen crash picture special

The moment the seven-time world champion threw the title lead away




Rossi's Assen tumble ... click the pic to see the gallery

THIS IS moment Valentino threw away his championship lead when he crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen.

The Italian remounted his Fiat Yamaha M1 and put in a spirited ride to end the race in 11th position.

Rossi now trails championship leader, Dani Pedrosa, by four points.