Valentino Rossi is back on the top step of the podium, with bad luck and injury behind him. It was victory number 46 with Yamaha, 46 being his favourite number. “When I saw that I had had 45 wins with Yamaha, I told myself I had to make it 46” said the Fiat Yamaha rider. “It was hard, I really toiled but I am grateful to my team. I’m happy. Lorenzo as champion? I have complimented Jorge and he deserved it, but I compete for myself, not for him. All my friends who enjoyed it now owe me a pizza”