Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Take The Covers Off To Kick Start The 2014 Season

The track has proved to be a great season starter for Lorenzo, the double premier class world champion having taken consecutive victories in the last two races. Lorenzo has always started from the front row and never finished off the podium in Qatar.

"Finally we can start the engines!" Lorenzo enthused at the team bike unveiling. "The forth coming championship is about to kick off and that sounds great after a long winter.

"As we were able to improve our performance at Phillip Island with the new tyres I feel quite confident for the very first race. I undertook three surgeries during the wintertime to take out some plates and metal pieces from the collarbone and the hand so I returned to full fitness quite late. In general I feel nearly at 100% and I guess in Qatar we won‰Ûªt have any problems to push to the maximum.

"Concerning the track needless to say this is a good layout for both my Yamaha and me. I won here the past two races in a row and this is a circuit that suits in a good way the M1. The only thing we have to wait and see is the behaviour of the new tyres; especially on this surface; there is usually plenty of sand because it‰Ûªs surround by the desert.

"The championship is going to be even tighter than last season was and at the beginning just MÌÁrquez begins as the favorite contender." Lorenzo continued. "Afterwards I guess Dani or me are in a good position but also Valentino who is even hungrier than in 2013. Regarding Marc‰Ûªs pace we should wait before saying anything about it. He is so strong and quick.