Valentino Rossi is facing intensifying pressure from Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo, who could use this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix to narrow their gap as the season finale draws near. Nine-time world champion Rossi is leading the field with 263 points as he steadily marches toward his first a world title since 2009. But Lorenzo is storming right behind him with 249 points and is gathering momentum after the latest victory two weeks ago in Aragon where he picked up a precious 25 points while the Italian had to settle for 16 points. With four more races at play, including Sunday's Japan Grand Prix, the Spaniard still has more than enough opportunities to derail Rossi's steady march. The...
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