Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo will look to take a firmer grip on the MotoGP championship standings this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.

The Spaniard currently holds a 14-point advantage over compatriot Dani Pedrosa of Repsol Honda, and will look for a repeat of last year’s triumph at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany. Sunday’s main race gets under way at 7pm Cambodian time.

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