Island resident Cal Crutchlow secured the best finish of his MotoGP career with fourth place in Sunday’s Valencia MotoGP.
The British rider just missed out on a place on the podium in the final race of the season.
He also claimed rookie of the year award.
New world champion Casey Stoner produced a remarkable late charge to win, overtaking Ben Spies on the final corner to win his 10th race of 2011.
FC Isle of Man and AFC Liverpool to meet in vital hunt for points
Both teams eager to move further clear of drop zone
Hockey: Cup finals double-header on the cards
Three Island national sides in EH Championship action this weekend
Rugby: Douglas to host Sandbach in big top-of-the-table clash
Vagabonds, Vagabonds Ladies and Ramsey all at home for final matches of 2025
Football: Prem title contenders Corinthians and Peel to meet
Big top-of-the-table clash at forefront of weekend clashes
Manx road racers open up about the importance of talking therapies
Marcus Simpson and Grant Thomson say it's helped them through difficult times
