Lorenzo eyeing Mugello win
Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo is looking forward to returning to Mugello when the MotoGP series heads to Italy this weekend.
Last Updated: 03/06/10 5:56pm
World championship leader Jorge Lorenzo is looking forward to returning to Mugello when the MotoGP series heads to Italy this weekend.
The Spaniard has been outstanding so far this season, finishing a solid second in the season opener in Qatar before producing two consummate rides as he came through the field to win in Spain before leading from the front in France.
The 23-year-old stands nine points clear of Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi heading into the nine-time champion's home GP, although Lorenzo admits Mugello is one of his favourite tracks.
"Last year Mugello was one of my best races," he said. I crashed in the warm-up lap, but otherwise it was almost perfect and I was so happy to get on the podium.
"The sessions and the race were amazing because the weather kept changing. For me, Mugello is the best circuit in the world, joint with Phillip Island (in Australia).
"It's a classic circuit with many ups and downs and an incredible atmosphere. I have had a great start to the season and once again our aim will be to be strong from the first day and get on the podium."
Ducati's Casey Stoner is a man at the opposite end of the spectrum from Lorenzo, having only managed one fifth-placed finish from the first three races, but is staying positive.
"Obviously Mugello hasn't come at a positive moment for us but this is our situation and we have to try and look forward, taking things race-by-race and not worrying too much about the championship," he said.
"We want to get the bottom of this problem we're having with the front end. We have a few things to try at Mugello and we will be working as hard as always to achieve our goals.
"Generally the bike is working well and we have the pace to fight with the guys at the front so it is just a case of continuing to work hard to solve this issue."
