The 2009 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix was the third round of the

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. It took place on the weekend of 1–3 May 2009 at the

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located in

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In the MotoGP race,

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achieved his first win of the season to go top of the world championship standings, the world champion came home ahead of home favourite

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, with

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in third place. In the 250cc race,

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capitalised on a late mistake of another home favourite,

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, to take his first win since the

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. In the 125cc race,

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rider Bradley Smith dominated the race to achieve his first victory at the 50th attempt, after title rivals

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and

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both crashed.

MotoGP classification

250 cc classification

125 cc classification

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round three has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

{{MotoGP 2000–09 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix

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