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Relive an awesome, high-octane season of racing as MotoGP Review 2004 brings you all the exciting highlights from the practices and races, and an on-board lap from every circuit. The pressure was on ‘The Doctor’ Valentino Rossi to retain his World Championship title after his controversial switch from Honda to Yamaha, but he came through in spectacular style and claimed his sixth crown at Phillip Island in Australia after winning a nail biting 27-lap battle with his main rival, Sete Gibernau. See the thrills and spills of the races as no spectator can, via on-bike and trackside cameras in this sensational season review. A must-have for any fan, old or new!

Could Nicky Hayden retain his title? Would Valentino Rossi be at his dominant best — or could a rising star make his mark? Those were the questions on everyone’s lips as the new MotoGP™ season got underway. Re-live every pulsating moment from an unforgettable season as the legendary Rossi faces a new challenger, Aussie Casey Stoner. The official review features highlights from every round of the title battle, captured in both trackside and on-board footage.

When the 2008 MotoGP season burst into action, it had been two years since Valentino Rossi had ruled as the World Champion - both 'The Doctor' and his Yamaha team had had enough of being second best. The second year of the 800cc era saw the tables turned, as Rossi imposed his speed, skill and personality on the championship. He emerged triumphant, dominating 2007 World Champion Casey Stoner and the rest of the 18-strong field as he raced to victory after victory, and yet another World Championship. Throw in the added spice of four ultra-quick rookies with a total of five World Championships between them - Jorge Lorenzo, James Toseland, Andrea Dovizioso and Alex de Angelis - and MotoGP 2008 took motorcycle racing to a new level.

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