“It’s good for me and is very important to be back on the podium in a short time,” said Rossi. A couple laps later Espargaro would crash during braking. It was a strange crash because his motorcycle was virtually straight up and down when it happened. All three Americans N Hayden, B Spies and C Edwards finished 5th , 6th and 7th respectively. A funny moment came alive when the organizers played Italy’s national anthem for Rossi instead of Spain. Even by mistake but it was a perfect welcome back for Vale on podium.
MotoGP Laguna Seca Results:
1. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
2. Casey Stoner (Ducati)
3. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)
4. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda)
5. Nicky Hayden (Ducati)
6. Ben Spies (Yamha)
7. Colin Edward (Yamaha)
8. Marco Melandri (Honda)
9. Loris Capirossi (Suzuki)
10. Mika Kallio (Ducati)
11. Roger Lee Hayden (Honda)
12. Alex de Angelis (Honda)