When Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi, and the rest of the MotoGP crew lineup on the grid at the Aragon track this weekend, it will be for the first MotoGP race that the Aragon has ever hosted. So before the race weekend kicks off, the Fiat Yamaha riders took a few laps around the Aragon track.For Lorenzo, the Aragon race marks an opportunity to go 3 for 3 on home soil. Lorenzo has already taken race wins at Jerez and Barcelona, and could add one more race win in the final Spanish GP. If Lorenzo doesn't achieve a race win, you can bet on the fact that he'll be up on the podium. Lorenzo hasn't missed the podium once this year, and has racked up 30 podium finishes since entering the MotoGP in 2008.
"It's our third race in Spain but the first time at Aragon and I'm excited,” Lorenzo said. “I went to test there last month and it's an amazing track... “My aim is to get on the podium again and to push as hard as I can. We're ready to start working."
Rossi has had a less successful season this year. After a crash that took Rossi out for nearly two months, the reigning champ has slowly worked himself back into top condition. Rossi earned a podium finish at the last event in Misano, but has dropped down to fourth in the overall standings. There isn't much of a chance that Rossi will be able to catch Lorenzo or Dani Pedrosa, but third place is definitely possible.
"Last week I rode an R1 at the track and I really like it,” Rossi said, “It's quite complicated but it's a lot of fun and it's fast, so I think it will be a real test. I think the best bit is the entry to turn 16 and I am looking forward to riding my M1 there."
The Aragon track is a new addition to this year's circuit, and will be a stand by race track for the next five years for the MotoGp. The Aragon track is a few hours from Barcelona in northern Spain.
