Australian Casey Stoner began the defence of his MotoGP crown with victory in the opening race of the season, under floodlights in Qatar.

Britain's James Toseland finished sixth in his MotoGP debut after moving from Superbikes at the end of last season.

Mixed Fortunes for Brits in 125

British debutant Bradley Smith failed to capitalise on his pole position, finishing 16th in the 125cc race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
But 15-year-old Scott Redding finished fifth, with fellow Brit Danny Webb sixth behind winner Sergio Gadea.

Smith, 17 from Oxfordshire, on Saturday became the first Briton to take a 125cc pole in 36 years.

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