Jorge Lorenzo Claimed Estoril Pole

Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi’s toughest competitor in gaining 2009 MotoGP world champion title, claimed pole position in Potugal Grand Prix qualifying at Estoril yesterday. This accomplishment would be essential for Lorenzo to win the MotoGP race today. The race would not be easy though since Rossi will start from second place right behind Lorenzo. Their fight to be the best at Estoril GP would be the main attraction many anticipate.

Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo are at the same team, Fiat Yamaha, yet they put their selves into rivalry in this season MotoGP championship. With four series to go – including Portugal GP – Rossi is at the top of riders’ championship with 237 points. Lorenzo, who just began his MotoGP race last year, is at second with 207 points. Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa and Ducati’s Casey Stoner – will start at third place – still have the chance to stop Rossi from winning the 2009 MotoGP championship. Yet both of them have very large gap at collecting points with the Italian.