At least one Australian emerged triumphant today as Mark Webber finally savoured the sweet taste of Formula One success.

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner won in the rain in Germany to top the podium for the third consecutive race.

James Toseland’s preparations for his debut season in MotoGP took a major step forward after he recorded the third-fastest time in the latest test.

Rizla Suzuki’s John Hopkins set the pace in practice ahead of Sunday’s MotoGP in Shanghai.