LEFT: Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (right) poses for a photo with 2012 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in Monte Carlo. Lorenzo of Spain has won 23 races since making his MotoGP debut in 2008. Lorenzo opened the 2012 season with victory at the Qatar MotoGP, held at Losail International Circuit in April this year. The 2013 MotoGP season, which consists of 18 races, will begin in Qatar on April 7, and will end on November 10 in Valencia. RIGHT: Al Attiyah, who is also the Vice President of the Federation International Motorcycling (FIM) is seen with FIM President Vitto Ippolito with FIM Board Members and Commission Directors. Today, the FIM Gala Ceremony will take place to celebrate the achievements of riders during the 2012 season.
