Honda 250cc rider Hiroshi Aoyama of Japan celebrates winning the world championship after the Valencia Grand Prix at Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Honda 250cc rider Hiroshi Aoyama of Japan celebrates winning the world championship after the Valencia Grand Prix at Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 8, 2009.

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