If you only watch one race this year, THIS IS IT! *SPOILER*

[G.Irish]

I am so incredibly happy for Nicky. You could see all the hard work and effort he put into this season and it all came right for him. Throughout all the tough times he was professional and humble, it's just great to see a good guy like him win the title.

Who would've guessed that Rossi would make a mistake. I can't even remember the last time Rossi crashed out of a race. He definitely did not do it this year and I don't think he crashed out last year. He showed great sportsmanship and respect for Nicky after the race:

Of course this is a big disappointment for me because to arrive at the final race with an eight-point advantage and then not win the title is a disaster. Basically I made two mistakes today - one was at the start and then the second one was the crash. It has been a very emotional season, with some great moments, some bad luck and now some mistakes. But this is racing. All I can say now is a big 'congratulations' to Nicky because he is a great guy, a great rider and he is the World Champion because he has been the best this year. I have known him a long time, I know his family well and even though I am disappointed I am also very happy for them. It has been a great fight with him this year - not like in the past with other riders when there have always been some polemics - and we have great respect for each other.