The Gardeners' World Blog

So after 18 rounds (and a lot of time spent hanging around in airports) the MotoGP season finally draws to a close. Casey Stoner claimed the title back in Motegi and Valentino Rossi looks to have second place tied up. The tyre issue that’s dominated the season now looks to be resolved – no control tyre for MotoGP in 2008 but Rossi looks set to be the only Yamaha on Bridgestone’s and it could prove to be the Italian’s biggest challenge so far.

The BBC team are in reflective mood this weekend as the programme looks back over the year, a season in which Ducati and Stoner stunned the paddock with an awesome display of superiority that left everyone else playing catch-up. Matt Roberts has caught up with the new World Champion whilst Suzi gives Valentino a chance to air his frustrations after a difficult season.