Jorge Lorenzo is fairly relaxed as round seven of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship arrives this weekend, with the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya ending a tough session of three back to back events.

The hectic time line has not appeared to taken a hefty toll on the 23 year old Fiat Yamaha competitor as he heads the Championship rankings by 47 points after being victorious in the last two races.

Now approaching a home event, the Spaniard is aware of his strengthening position, and the pressure is on his opponents to gain  momentum. “We’re 47 points ahead of second place in the Championship, so this means we can finish second or third, but the others must win all the races from now until the end of the Championship. Of course we will try to win but if not we will try to finish the race,” explains Lorenzo.

“In theory Pedrosa is the favourite apart from us as he is second in the Championship, so together with Stoner he is the most dangerous. But every race is different so we will see what happens.”

Last season's race gave spectators a much contested battle, as Lorenzo and colleague Valentino Rossi (who is still injured), challenged for victory to the end. The Italian won the race, however Lorenzo is focussed to produce a strong challenge in The Doctor’s absence.

“Last year I had the chance to win but Valentino was cleverer than me in the last corner, he overtook me at the very end and I finished second,” he states. “This year without him there is one less rider, but the other riders and the other factories are very competitive so to win we will have to fight from the beginning until the last lap of the race.”

Lorenzo is thrilled with his stage appearance on his home track this year, however he will be very keen to win amongst his home crowd on a circuit he has yet to win at in the premier class. Last season’s second position is his best result at Montmeló, however he did claim a win there whilst heading to the 250cc title in 2007.