2007 Misano – Stoner's dramatic win
Correcting the record on Stoner's 2007 Misano win and related facts.
The 2007 Misano race was a dramatic win for Casey Stoner, who rode for the Ducati Marlboro Team. Stoner was the 250cc world champion in 2005, not a two-time champion. The 2007 season was part of the 800cc era, which lasted from 2007 to 2011. Marco Simoncelli's fatal crash occurred at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix, not at Misano.
Quick Facts
- Rider
- Casey Stoner (Australia)
- Team
- Repsol Honda
- Race
- 2007 San Marino Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Misano World Circuit
- Misano Adriatico
- Italy
- Season context
- 2007 – first season of the 800 cc (0.8 L) MotoGP formula
- Result
- Race winner
- Championship significance
- Part of Stoner's 2007 World Championship campaign
Lore & Background
Casey Stoner won the 2007 MotoGP championship riding for Ducati. He had previously won the 250cc world championship in 2005. The 800cc formula was introduced in 2007 and continued through 2011. Marco Simoncelli died in a crash at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix.
Reader's Guide
The 2007 Misano race is remembered for Stoner's dominant performance. Stoner's 250cc title was in 2005. The 800cc era spanned 2007–2011. Simoncelli's accident was at Sepang in 2011.
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