Valencia MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo looking to clinch second overall

Jorge Lorenzo has unveiled a double plan for this weekend’s final MotoGP clash in Valencia.

The Spaniard is hoping to notch a fifth victory in an impressive 2009 title challenge and is also aiming to secure place in the overall championship standings.

The 22-year-old needs to score just one point to clinch second overall from Ducati rival Casey Stoner, though Valencia has never been a happy hunting ground for the double world 250GP champion.

Lorenzo has never won at the tight and twisty Valencia track and goes into Sunday’s race without a podium in the last two races in Australia and Malaysia, said: “Valencia is an amazing place to finish the championship, at home, with your fans.

“I’ve never got a victory here and I know that it’s not one of the best tracks for Yamaha, but I am confident that I can try to change that and finish the championship in the best possible way.

“The last two races haven’t been great for me and I really want to get over that. Furthermore, I need one point to become ‘vice-champion’ and I would really like to do that with a podium or a win.

“That’s my aim in Valencia. My best race here was in 2005, when I finished in second place but I think my best memory was in 2006 when I won the championship there.

“2009 has been an amazing year for me and for Yamaha and I am looking forward to celebrating with my fans at a home race.”