: On lap four, Rossi performed one of the most famous maneuvers in racing history, diving up the inside of Stoner at the top of the Corkscrew . Rossi ran wide into the dirt and over the curbs but managed to keep control of his bike and maintain the lead .
: From the first lap, the two riders were in a league of their own, lapping significantly faster than the rest of the field . Rossi utilized aggressive tactics and late braking to counter Stoner’s superior straight-line speed on the Ducati . Download Motogp Laguna Seca 2008
Starting from pole, Stoner was the clear favorite after dominating every practice and qualifying session . However, Rossi , starting second, was determined to break Stoner's rhythm immediately . : On lap four, Rossi performed one of
: Stoner continued to pressure Rossi until lap 24, when he ran wide at the final turn and crashed into the gravel . Stoner remounted to finish second, while Rossi cruised to a comfortable 13-second victory . Race Results & Statistics Team / Bike 1st Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha 2nd Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro 3rd Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 4th Andrea Dovizioso JiR Team Scot (Honda) 5th Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Pole Position : Casey Stoner (1:20.700) . Fastest Lap : Casey Stoner (1:21.488) on lap 11 . Total Laps : 32 laps (approx. 120.1 km) . Historical Significance Rossi utilized aggressive tactics and late braking to