PIC: Jorge Lorenzo makes Repsol Honda debut

Jorge Lorenzo began a new chapter in his racing career by making his Repsol Honda debut on Tuesday at the Valencia test (pictured).

The Spaniard took 44 race victories and three MotoGP titles with Yamaha between 2008-2016, before his victory tally flatlined during a difficult debut season at Ducati.

But Lorenzo fought back to claim three race wins for the Italian manufacturer this season, prior to injuries at Aragon and Buriram.

Lorenzo agreed the surprise Repsol Honda move - which will see him teamed with reigning champion Marc Marquez - just before the first of those Ducati victories.

The 31-year-old will now seek to become only the fifth rider in history to win premier-class races with three different manufacturers, after Mike Hailwood, Randy Mamola, Eddie Lawson and Loris Capirossi.