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Lorenzo ‘very confident’ of catching Stoner

13 September 2011

Jorge Lorenzo believes he can eat further into Casey Stoner’s championship lead at this weekend’s MotoGP of Aragón. Heading into the Spanish race, the Mallorcan trials the Australian by 35 points at the forefront of the title race.

The current World Champion won last time out in Italy
The current World Champion won last time out in Italy

“I am very happy to be riding at home again and for a second time in Aragón,” says the Yamaha rider and reigning Champion. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the fans and especially my Fan Club who are coming.

“Last year I couldn't get the podium, which was a big shame. I wanted it because I was competing in Spain, the season had been perfect and also because I was wearing Shoya (Tomizawa)'s helmet in his memory.

“I had a good race two weeks ago at Misano and now I am very confident we can obtain another podium; we believe we can again reduce our gap to Casey.”

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  Casey Stoner
  Jorge Lorenzo

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  Yamaha Factory Racing
  Ducati Team

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