Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Racing.
Photo and Text Sources: Ducati Corse, Honda Racing, Suzuki Racing, Yamaha Racing.Lorenzo Takes 2010 Title
October 10, 2010 - Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo clinched the 2010 MotoGP World Championship on a day that saw Valentino Rossi return to winning ways in Malaysia.
Third place for Lorenzo - his thirteenth podium from fifteen races so far this year - was enough to make him only the second Spanish rider ever to win the premier-class crown.
Rossi meanwhile put on one of the displays of his career after dropping to 11th at the start and moving all the way up to the front, taking his 46th win for Yamaha on the number 46 M1.
Lorenzo got a brilliant start from pole and set off in front with Andrea Dovizioso in tow, whilst Rossi, starting sixth, slipped right back through the field in the charge to turn one. A few corners were enough to let the Italian know that all was not lost today however and he quickly began to pick off his competitors, scything through the field to make it up to third by just the fourth lap.
By now Dovizioso was putting pressure on Lorenzo and on lap nine the Spaniard gave way to the Italian, knowing that finishing safely was more important than the winner's laurels today.
Next time around Rossi passed his team-mate and set off after his compatriot, dispatching Dovizioso in turn at exactly the same point on the next lap. Dovizioso mounted one more challenge four laps from the end but Rossi, still the reigning World Champion for a few more minutes, was determined to stand on top of the podium and eventually crossed the line 0.244 seconds ahead.
The win moves Rossi up to third in the championship, one point ahead of Casey Stoner, who crashed out of the race.
It was Lorenzo's day however and third place for the 23-year-old was enough to seal him an emotional first premier-class title to add to his two 250cc crowns. It was a special moment for the Mallorcan, who has won seven races this year and finished off the podium only twice in a remarkable display of consistency that shows him to be a deserving champion.
Valentino Rossi - Position: 1st Time: 41'03.448: "This is a wonderful moment for me, I am so happy to win like this and take my 46th win with Yamaha on 'my' M1.
It was one of my worst starts and for a moment I was really worried, but within a few corners I understood that I could go for it, because my bike felt great today thanks to a small change we made in warm-up, Jeremy's idea really worked! I rode so well and it was a fantastic race, one of the best of my career I think.
I wanted this 46th win so much because as everyone knows it's a special number for me! Thanks to my team because everyone worked so hard this weekend and I think this is a great repayment for everyone. To win like this, from 11th at the first corner, is a great feeling.
Finally I want to say congratulations to Yamaha and to Jorge; he has been fast all season, at all tracks and in all conditions and he deserves to be the World Champion."
Jorge Lorenzo
Jorge Lorenzo - Position: 3rdTime: +6.035" "This is a dream come true for me today, I can't really believe it yet; I need five minutes on my own just to relax, enjoy the quiet and take in what I have done!
This is something I have always wanted and something I've dreamed of my whole life, so it is the most incredible moment for me. It is difficult to find the words to thank everyone, I am just so happy, but I have to say thank you to Yamaha, my team and everyone who has made this happen.
I started very well today, I didn't lose any positions but then Andrea and Valentino came past me and I wasn't riding as well as I could have, so I didn't want to push too much. Anyway I knew that winning the race wasn't the most important thing this time. I had to just put myself on autopilot and get the points I needed. Now we can relax and enjoy the last three races of the championship, but first of all we are looking forward to celebrating tonight!"
Sepang Race Circuit, Malaysia
2010 MotoGP Championship Race Calendar2010 MotoGP Round 15 - Sepang Circuit, Malaysia - October 10, 2010 Circuit Length: 5,548 m. Weather: Dry.Lap Record: 2'02.993 (Nicky Hayden, 01/01/2005)
Fastest Lap Ever: 2'00.518 (Valentino Rossi, 25/10/2009)Last Year's Winner: Casey Stoner 1 Valentino Rossi Yamaha ITA 41'03.448
2 Andrea Dovizioso Honda ITA 0'00.224
3 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha ESP 0'06.035
4 Ben Spies Yamaha USA 0'13.676
5 Alvaro Bautista Suzuki ESP 0'15.402
6 Nicky Hayden Ducati USA 0'18.826
7 Hiroshi Aoyama Honda JPN 0'20.218
8 Marco Simoncelli Honda ITA 0'23.574
9 Marco Melandri Honda ITA 0'23.964
10 Randy De Puniet Honda FRA 0'31.850
11 Hector Barbera Ducati ESP 0'38.579
12 Mika Kallio Ducati FIN 0'38.849 Rider Standings as of October 10, 20101. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha ESP 313
2. Daniel Pedrosa Honda ESP 228
3. Valentino Rossi Yamaha ITA 181
4. Casey Stoner Ducati AUS 180
5. Andrea Dovizioso Honda ITA 179
6. Ben Spies Yamaha USA 152
7. Nicky Hayden Ducati USA 139
8. Randy De Puniet Honda FRA 94
9. Marco Simoncelli Honda ITA 92
10. Marco Melandri Honda ITA 86
11. Colin Edwards Yamaha USA 81
12. Hector Barbera Ducati ESP 74
13. Alvaro Bautista Suzuki ESP 69
14. Aleix Espargaro Ducati ESP 52
15. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda JPN 44
21. Wataru Yoshikawa Yamaha JPN 1 Manufacturer Standings as of October 10, 20101. Yamaha 334
2. Honda 305
3. Ducati 230
4. Suzuki 92
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