Randy de Puniet equalled his best performance in
MotoGP at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The 22-lap race saw the
French Kawasaki rider bring home his 800cc Ninja ZX-RR in eighth
position, on a par with his previous best at Istanbul two weeks ago, and
well ahead of last year’s 12th place. With clear victory in front of
Valentino Rossi and John Hopkins, Australian Casey Stoner increased his
overall lead in world championship standings. Olivier Jacque did not
start the race due to a injury and will probably return to racing for
race in France.
Overall standings after 3 races:
1. Casey Stoner ............ 86
2. Valentino Rossi ........ 71
3. Dani Pedrosa ........... 49
4. Marco Melandri ......... 41
5. John Hopkins ........... 39
13. Randy De Puniet ..... 19
17. Olivier Jacque ........... 4