Fiat Yamaha team mates Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi took early control of the 2009 FIM MotoGP series today in Motegi, Japan. It is a long championship and plenty can happen before a new champion is crowned but this weekend in Japan the two Dainese riders proved they are both title contenders.
Jorge signs his first victory in Japan and 2nd in his MotoGP career while Vale takes his AGV GP-Tech to the second podium spot ahead of a fast Pedrosa.
Grand Prix of Japan:
1. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
2. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)
3. Dani Pedrosa (Honda)
4. Casey Stoner (Ducati)
5. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda)
1. Jorge Lorenzo - 41 pts
2. Valentino Rossi - 40 pts
3. Casey Stoner - 38 pts
4. Andrea Dovizioso - 22 pts
5. Dani Pedrosa - 21 pts
