The 2009 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix was the last round of the

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. It took place on the weekend of 6–8 November 2009 at the

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. It was the final race of the 250cc

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class, as Moto2 (600cc

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) replaced it from

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onwards. The MotoGP race was won by

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MotoGP classification

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did not start the race. His place on the grid was left vacant.

250 cc classification

Alex Debón was due to start on pole position, but due to injuries sustained in qualifying practice he did not take part in the race. Therefore, everyone else was moved up one place on the final starting grid.

125 cc classification

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round seventeen 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 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix

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