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Ducati rider Casey Stoner saw off the challenge of world champion Valentino Rossi to claim victory in the reconvened first MotoGP race of the season in Qatar.

The curtain-raiser had been postponed after heavy wind and rain on Sunday but Stoner was undeterred as he completed his third victory at Losail International circuit, just outside Doha.

The 23-year-old Australian finished ahead of defending world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy and Jorge Lorenzo of Spain. Yamaha rider Rossi crossed the finish line 7.771 seconds behind Stoner….  Details & Pictures

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