Jorge Lorenzo not only had an opportunity to win this season of MotoGP. He also had a chance to brake many records of Valentino Rossi and Mick Doohan did. According to mid-season standings, Jorge Lorenzo collected 210 poins on the first place. Even there's another 9 races, this Spanish rider had a great change to gain his first world title in MotoGP.
Lorenzo need 164 poins more to brake Valentino Rossi poins record on 2008. If Lorenzo still consistent with his performance, it is possible to gain more than 373 points on this season. It means that Lorenzo's point will be a new points record in a season.
Still with Rossi's record, Lorenzo also had a chance to brake 16 Rossi's podium on 2003, 2005, and 2008. This seasong Lorenzo always been at the podium. And the worst place is on second place. Lorenzo only need another 7 podium this season to break Rossi's.
Last record that can be broken is most victories in a season. Mick Doohan own this record after winning 12 races in 1997 season. Lorenzo only need 7 victories after winning on Jerez, Mugello, Silverstone, Assen, Catalunya, and USA