Stoner wins German MotoGP to bring up Aussie century

SACHSENRING, Germany (AFP) — Australia's world champion Casey Stoner won the German MotoGP here on Sunday riding a Ducati to give the team their first win in the race and record Australian riders 100th victory in the top category.

Stoner - winning his third successive race - beat home five-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi of Italy, on a Yamaha, while Stoner's compatriot Chris Vermeulen was third on a Suzuki.

Rossi took the overall lead ahead of Spaniard Dani Pedrosa, who crashed out with 26 laps remaining when holding a commanding advantage.

Stoner's achievement was all the greater as he had been feeling sick since Saturday morning.

"I have been feeling sick since Saturday morning and my concentration levels were low," admitted Stoner.

"I was losing it in all different places. We were lucky to come out of this with the victory."

Rossi too was delighted with the result ...