(ANSA) - Rome, June 26 - Nine-time world champion Valentino
Rossi on Sunday won the Dutch MotoGP in Assen for Yamaha to rise
to third in the standings, seven points behind new leader Andrea
Dovizioso of Ducati.
Rossi, 38, who won his first world title 20 years ago,
notched his 115th win in all classes and 89th in the premier
class.
It was his ninth Assen win.
"This is a special place for me, there are so many fans here,
the track is fantastic," said Rossi, seven of whose titles have
been in the top tier.
"I'm happy for me and for the team. The race was beautiful,
I'm happy".
MotoGP: Rossi triumphs at Assen
First win of season, up to third behind Dovizioso