Superfast Australian Anthony West, newcomer from
World 600 supersport championship, is the new force in Kawasaki Moto GP
team. With his teammate Randy DePuniet, he gained valuable new points on
wet British Grand Prix. Kawasaki riders finished 6th (De Puniet) and
11th (West) respectfully. Race winner was Casey Stoner (5th in this
season), second took Colin Edwards and third Chris Vermeulen.
Overall standings after 8 races:
1. Stoner (AUS), Ducati - 165
2. Rossi (ITA), Yamaha - 139
3. Pedrosa (ESP), Honda - 106
4. Vermeulen (AUS), Suzuki - 88
5. Hopkins (USA), Suzuki - 83
13. De Puniet, (FRA), Kawasaki - 40
18. West (AUS), Kawasaki - 5
19. Nieto (ESP), Kawasaki - 5
20. Jacque (FRA), Kawasaki - 4