Lorenzo hails practice breakthrough

Jorge Lorenzo declared himself much happier with his Yamaha after Thursday practice in Qatar, even though he was only seventh. The MotoGP world champion had been downcast following the end of the Losail test, feeling he had no chance of getting near the front in the season-opener. But he was much more optimistic after today's session.

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