October 20, 2013 – Jorge Lorenzo made short work of the Australian GP with YAMAHA FACTORY RACING as they took their 6th victory this season. Jorge also made personal history for himself as he became only the 7th person eve to have 50 career victories.
Through Lornezo’s pole-to-win performance, he shortened the distance with the championship point leader to close 18 points. The riders will continue their fight for the title on October 27th, 2913 at the Japan GP Twin Ring Motegi circuit.
Teammate Valentino Rossi finished third place to join Lorenzo on the winner's podium.
Lorenzo (left) and Rossi (right) on the winners' platform
| Race | Date | Jorge Lorenzo | Valentino Rossi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.1 | Qatar GP | 4/7 | Winner | 2nd place |
| Rd.2 | Americas GP | 4/21 | 3rd place | 6th place |
| Rd.3 | Spanish GP | 5/5 | 3rd place | 4th place |
| Rd.4 | French GP | 5/19 | 7th place | 12th place |
| Rd.5 | Italian GP | 6/2 | Winner | DNF |
| Rd.6 | Catalunya GP | 6/16 | Winner | 4th place |
| Rd.7 | Dutch TT | 6/29 | 4th place | Winner |
| Rd.8 | German GP | 7/14 | - | 3rd place |
| Rd.9 | U.S. GP | 7/21 | 6th place | 3rd place |
| Rd.10 | Indianapolis GP | 8/18 | 3rd place | 4th place |
| Rd.11 | Czech GP | 8/25 | 3rd place | 4th place |
| Rd.12 | British GP | 9/1 | Winner | 4th place |
| Rd.13 | San Marino GP | 9/15 | Winner | 4th place |
| Rd.14 | Aragon GP | 9/29 | 2nd place | 3rd place |
| Rd.15 | Malaysian GP | 10/13 | 3rd place | 4th place |
| Rd.16 | Australian GP | 10/20 | Winner | 3rd place |
| Rd.17 | Japan GP | 10/27 | ||
| Rd.18 | Valencian GP | 11/10 | ||
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