Sepang MotoGP: Yamaha celebrates more domination

Yamaha moved a step closer to claiming a third successive MotoGP triple crown after Jorge Lorenzo wrapped up his first premier class title at a scorching hot Sepang yesterday.

The Japanese factory holds a commanding 88-point lead over Repsol Honda in the Team standings and a 29-point advantage in the all-important Constructor points.

And out-going senior Yamaha boss Masao Furusawa, who was not present in Malaysia, said: “First of all, I want to congratulate Jorge Lorenzo for clinching the 2010 MotoGP world championship title at Sepang, with three rounds still remaining in the season.

“As a member of the Yamaha factory team, I am very proud to have had the pleasure of watching Jorge progress from Rookie of the Year in 2008, when he first moved up to MotoGP, to finishing second in the 2009 series to now becoming the 2010 MotoGP world champion.

“In Japan last week Jorge signed a new two-year contract that will see him continue to ride for Yamaha in 2011 and 2012, and we hope to see him win the championship again in the two years to come.”

Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director Lin Jarvis added: “Firstly let me say it gave me great satisfaction today to see a young athlete achieve his dream. I would like to congratulate Jorge on his excellent season, resulting in him winning his first MotoGP world title.

“It was a super result for the Fiat Yamaha team, with Valentino winning the race and Jorge coming home safely in third spot, giving us two important victories at the same moment. The points haul today is also very important for the Team and Manufacturer championships.

“Now that the first, and most important, title is ours we will try our best to win the next three races and hopefully in the process the manufacturer and team titles to complete another ‘triple crown’ year.”

For reaction from Spain’s only previous MotoGP world champion Alex Criville and full reaction from Jorge Lorenzo, check out this week’s edition of Motor Cycle News, available on Wednesday, October 13.