James Toseland had a disappointing race in the fifth round of the MotoGP Championship at Le Mans yesterday.
The Ramsey resident crashed out on the third lap as he tried to squeeze down the inside of Italian rider Andrea Dovizioso.
The race was won by Valentino Rossi, his 90th career victory, putting him equal second on the all-time list which is headed by TT legend Giacomo Agostini.
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