He played down his title chances in 2008 before a stunning start to his rookie season in MotoGP and, despite establishing himself as one of the top riders in the premier class, Jorge Lorenzo is still adamant that there is no pressure to pick up the World Championship crown in his sophomore year.
“There have been no objectives set out, and nobody is demanding that we win the title,” says the 21 year-old. “I think that if I can improve my results then it will be an extraordinary season.”
Lorenzo will not be using the complete 2009 Fiat Yamaha package until February, leaving him just six days with which to familiarise himself with a new engine before the opening Grand Prix of the year.
“I have only had the chance to try the new bike for a day, with the intention of adjusting to the new regulations,” said the Spaniard of his first run with Bridgestone tyres after a year with Michelin.
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