Valentino Rossi celebrates after winning the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, his third victory this season.
Valentino Rossi celebrates after winning the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, his third victory this season.
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The Italian rides his Yamaha across the gravel following the race -- echoing the final chicane of the last lap, where he had to cut the corner when his bike touched that of Marc Marquez.
The Italian rides his Yamaha across the gravel following the race -- echoing the final chicane of the last lap, where he had to cut the corner when his bike touched that of Marc Marquez.
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Rossi and two-time world champion Marquez dueled throughout the race in front of a crowd of 97,000.
Rossi and two-time world champion Marquez dueled throughout the race in front of a crowd of 97,000.
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Rossi, who extended his championship lead to 10 points as he seeks a first title since 2009, is a popular figure with motorcycling fans.
Rossi, who extended his championship lead to 10 points as he seeks a first title since 2009, is a popular figure with motorcycling fans.
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Marquez trails by 74 points after eight of 18 races, but second place was an improvement for the Spanish Honda rider after failing to finish the two previous events.
Marquez trails by 74 points after eight of 18 races, but second place was an improvement for the Spanish Honda rider after failing to finish the two previous events.
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