MISANO, ITALY // MotoGP leader Valentino Rossi extended his lead over Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo by winning the San Marino Grand Prix in front of his home crowd today. World champion Rossi started on pole for the first time at Misano but quickly dropped down to fourth before battling back to first where he then sped away from the field. Spaniard Lorenzo, who triumphed at Indianapolis last month when Rossi crashed, finished second after winning his duel with compatriot Dani Pedrosa.
Spain's Hector Barbera won in the 250cc category and championship leader Julian Simon, also on an Aprilia, took the 125cc race. * Reuters
