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The Repsol rider Casey Stoner became the new leader of World MotoGP after winning the Portuguese GP, a race he dominated with authority from start to finish. Dani Pedrosa, was third and got his 100th podium finish of his career.

The World Motorcycle Racing Championship makes its European debut this weekend with one of the most exciting events of the year: the Spanish Grand Prix. The stands at the Jerez circuit will once again be packed with some of the most committed fans in the world over three spectacular days.

Since its inauguration onl 8th December 1895 the track near the city of Jerez has been modified several times so as to keep its place among the best, and a reference at world level. Its capacity of adaptation and its good all-year round weather have made it into the ideal venue for the presentation and testing of new bikes, as well as being one of the highlights in the World MotoGP calendar.

The track in Andalusia has held a total of 74 World Championship races: 9 in MotoGP, 15 in 500cc, 23 in 250cc, 23 in 125cc, 3 in 80cc and 1 in Moto2. So there are many riders who have, with their victories and feats, contributed to the history of the Spanish GP. Nevertheless, some of these stand out in their own .