The EXEDY sponsored Yamaha Factory Racing team rider Jorge Lorenzo finished first place as his teammate Valentino Rossi come in second, giving the team a one-two finish in the first round of racing this season.
Jorge Lorenzo
Valentino Rossi
Being quickest in qualifying landed Lorenzo in P1 for the start of the race and left him unchallenged until the checker flag giving him his second consecutive win at Qatar.
Although Rossi qualified 7th, he turned up the pace on the last three laps and made his way to second place at the finish line.
Valentino Rossi (left) and Jorge Lorenzo (middle) on the victory podium.
| Race | Date | Jorge Lorenzo | Valentino Rossi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.1 | Qatar GP | 4/7 | Winner | 2nd place |
| Rd.2 | Americas GP | 4/21 | ||
| Rd.3 | Spanish GP | 5/5 | ||
| Rd.4 | French GP | 5/19 | ||
| Rd.5 | Italian GP | 6/2 | ||
| Rd.6 | Catalunya GP | 6/16 | ||
| Rd.7 | Dutch TT | 6/29 | ||
| Rd.8 | German GP | 7/14 | ||
| Rd.9 | U.S. GP | 7/21 | ||
| Rd.10 | Indianapolis GP | 8/18 | ||
| Rd.11 | Czech GP | 8/25 | ||
| Rd.12 | British GP | 9/1 | ||
| Rd.13 | San Marino GP | 9/15 | ||
| Rd.14 | Aragon GP | 9/29 | ||
| Rd.15 | Malaysian GP | 10/13 | ||
| Rd.16 | Australian GP | 10/20 | ||
| Rd.17 | Japan GP | 10/27 | ||
| Rd.18 | Valencian GP | 11/10 | ||
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