World champion Lorenzo claims Qatar triumph
Defending world champion Jorge Lorenzo began his campaign for a fourth title by claiming victory in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 28-year-old Spaniard, who started on pole, won the floodlit race in the Gulf for a third time, with Andrea Dovizioso on a Ducati taking second and Marc Marquez on a Honda in third.
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi was fourth on the second factory Yamaha.