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Jorge Lorenzo Opens MotoGP Museum “World Champions By 99”

Five-time world champion celebrates heroes of Grand Prix racing on both two and four wheels.

December 3, 2016

Andorra is a small, independent principality located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain long known for skiing, shopping, and as a tax haven for the rich. Now, for fans of motorsport, it is home to a brand-new, two-story museum curated by none other than three-time MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo.

Prior to cutting the ceremonial ribbon earlier this week officially opening "World Champions by 99," Lorenzo reportedly spent four years collecting a wide variety of memorabilia from many Grand Prix greats, including Americans Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, and Nicky Hayden.

Jorge Lorenzo cuts the traditional ribbon, officially opening “World Champions by 99.”©Motorcyclist

Lorenzo's passion for Formula 1 is also clear, with tributes to such giants of the sport as Phil Hill, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher. The 29-year-old Majorcan himself contributed to the museum with personal helmets, leathers, and the Yamaha YZR-M1 on which he won the 2015 MotoGP world title.

Lorenzo spent four years collecting memorabilia for his museum in Andorra.©Motorcyclist

Guests of Wednesday’s opening include MotoGP riders Aleix Espargaro and Jack Miller.©Motorcyclist

Lorenzo surveys examples of helmets he has worn during his GP career.©Motorcyclist

“Hello, my name is Jorge Lorenzo and I want to be champion of the world.”©Motorcyclist