Showing posts with label lorenzo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lorenzo. Show all posts

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Ignore Honda Good Record, Lorenzo Optimistic Look Racing

The fact that Yamaha has never triumphed in Aragon did not dampen the spirit of Jorge Lorenzo made​​. The Spanish Yamaha rider is optimistic to achieve victory in the race later.

Lorenzo is still in search of his first victory in 2014 in the final race in San Marino, the 27-year-old rider finished second again, for the fourth time in a row after Indianapolis, Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom.

Lorenzo now bear the heavy work. Not only the performance of his team mate, Valentino Rossi, who was okay-okenya, Circuit Motorland not a friendly place for the Yamaha rider.

Since becoming a MotoGP venue in 2010, the Honda look mighty and always win. Marc Marquez came out as the winner in 2013, after Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner in previous editions.

"Motorland have a great track but it was one of the few circuits where I've never been able to win," said Lorenzo, as proclaimed Crash.

"In recent years the circuit is more suitable for our rivals, but I think this season we could be closer, especially we've ever undergo a trial there for a few days after in Montmelo so we have prepared a number of references."

"You never know. Years ago, I won in Motegi, Honda circuit and it is a very big surprise. Therefore I do not see why we can not do the same in Motegi on this season," said Lorenzo.

Lorenzo Targeting Position Two Final Standings

Pursuing Marc Marquez at the top of the standings almost impossible Jorge Lorenzo. In five races left in the season Lorenzo least want him to finish as the runner-up. 

Mathematically Lorenzo Marquez still can pursue because of the difference in points both at the moment is to get it 112. But Lorenzo had won five races left and Marquez at the same time can points altogether failed. 

Well, the opportunity is now open for Lorenzoi snatch second place late in the season standings. MotoGP world champion twice that now has 177 points, 37 points adrift of Valentino Rossi and lag 38 points behind Dani Pedrosa. 

Lorenzo opportunities to overtake two riders on it are very wide open. In addition there are five races left in the season, Lorenzo was also very convincing performance with always finishing in the top two in the last four series. 

"That (second place) is not easy because I am now left behind 38 of Dani and 37 from Rossi, but it is not impossible to win if Vale and Dani on the podium in some races, 'he said in an interview with Marca. 

Since plunge in the MotoGP class, the worst results were obtained Lorenzo is finished in fourth position the final standings. It happened in his debut season in 2008 In addition to the two time world champion so he is three times as runner-up finish the competition.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

When to Win, Lorenzo?

13 races already passed in this 2014 season and Jorge Lorenzo won yet though. This weekend at Aragon he also did not have good statistics because there was never a champion there. 

The best results have been obtained Lorenzo this season is to finish in second place. First grab Lorenzo is while performing in Italy, for then he achieved on four consecutive last race in Indianapolis, Czech Republic, England and San Marino. 

At this weekend at Aragon MotoGP, Lorenzo would have a chance to win his first attempt. However, the Spanish rider did not have a record that is okay because in four chance to appear in a row where he finish in the top 4, 3, 2, and 2. 

"I do not remember doing much celebration there (Aragon), which is important now is to figure out how to win there. It would be nice," said Lorenzo. 

According to Lorenzo, her chances of victory in the rest of the season is when appearing at Phillip Island. Trajectory it claims to be compatible with Yamaha katrakter.

"The character of our favorable, it is in Australia. Years ago Japan is very supportive for Honda. You will not know, but probably better suited Phillip Island with Yamaha," he continued.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Lorenzo's second win of the season

Mugello - After failing to win in three previous series, Jorge Lorenzo top end back on the podium in MotoGP Italy. It was the second victory of the Yamaha rider in the 2013 season.

Lorenzo finished ahead of the race at Mugello Circuit on Sunday (06/02/2013) evening hrs. Although the start of the second, he could lead the race from the first lap to the last.

Lorenzo outperform rivals from the Repsol Honda, Dani Pedrosa, who finished second. Captured third podium Tech 3 Yamaha rider, Cal Crutchlow.

This result makes Lorenzo has collected two wins this season. Previously, he triumphed in the first series that was held in Qatar.

"I know this will be a very tough race because the conditions are much warmer than in the morning," said Lorenzo in the MotoGP official website.

"In the morning we were pretty fast. We also fast during the day, but not the same - 0.3 or 0.4 seconds slower," he explained.

"Dani I stick around 13 laps, but on lap 13, I worked a little harder - for 0.3 seconds faster - and it seems he's a little give. So, after that much easier," said the 2010 world champion and this 2012.

Lorenzo were second rider standings with 91 points from five collection series. He's 12 points adrift of Pedrosa who topped the standings.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Lorenzo never thought Pedrosa would outperformed him

Mugello - rate and record the time Jorge Lorenzo in the Italian MotoGP qualifying actually fairly sip. That's why he was quite surprised when Dani Pedrosa finally defeated.

The Yamaha rider immediately start the qualifying session on Saturday (01/06/2013) night local time, with shiny after packing time of 1 minute 47.6 seconds in the first round.

The time was then Lorenzo sharpen twice. But it apparently was not enough. Pedrosa the race for the Repsol Honda on record as the fastest process, and is entitled to the pole position.

"I really did not expect when making (one minute) 47.6 (seconds) on the first lap," he said in Crash.

"I did not expect to go as fast as it is, but I also do not think Dani could be so fast in the last lap. Would suspect I was still able to pole. But sometimes it's like that," said Lorenzo

Over the last two seasons Lorenzo managed to perform so winning at Mugello. Given the current pace of Pedrosa, Lorenzo knows will not be easy for him to be able to complete the "hat-trick" on the track.

"The important thing is to make a good start tomorrow (Sunday), bolted to the front and then stay away if you can. If that is not possible, the race runs long and we have to be consistent."

"We must improve the small details, but in general the bike is better here than in other trajectories."

"We are still a little less okay when the weather is a bit hot, we do not have the same grip. Yet even with that problem, we still remain competitive, in free practice and in qualifying," he said.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Lorenzo complaining about the performance of his bike

Le Mans - Jorge Lorenzo had to settle for finishing in seventh position in the French MotoGP race. Lorenzo describes his performance this time it is not good.

After one win and two third-place finish in three races this season, Lorenzo eventually lose the series of positive results after finishing seventh in the series kempat race in Le Mans circuit on Sunday (19/05/2013) evening hrs.

"At the beginning of the race the bike feels different than when warm, but not too bad, and I was still able to follow Andrea (Dovizioso) and Dani (Pedrosa)," said Lorenzo in the MotoGP website.

"In some areas of the track performaku declined considerably but then improved in several other areas."

"Then after three or four rounds, the bike is getting worse and I'm having a lot of trouble; in braking, due in mid-corner so I could not rely on the rear tire, also in acceleration due to the rear tires spun so many times I lost nearly half a second from another rider , "he complained.

Last year Lorenzo dominated the Le Mans until finally achieve victory. Contrasting results this time he was called could not be separated from bike performance is not okay.

"Race-race sometimes like this: last year I won 20 seconds with a very good bike and this year is really the opposite. I can not do many things without a crash," Lorenzo value.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Failed to get pole, Lorenzo confident better in the race

Paris - Jorge Lorenzo did not dispute his failure to reach the pole position in MotoGP France. But because his condition had improved, Lorenzo pretty sure can be satisfying results at Le Mans.

In a qualifying session that was held on Saturday (05/18/2013) night local time, Lorenzo finished second just behind Marc Marquez. These results improve the appearance-rider Repsol Honda rider is throughout free practice and qualifying sessions have always been at the forefront.

Related earned second start position, Lorenzo was not necessarily disappointed. The Spanish Yamaha rider was actually voiced satisfaction with the performance of the bike, which previously complained underpowered when appearing at Jerez until the first day of free practice, Friday (17/05/2013).

"Throughout the weekend we are constantly working to improve the feeling on the front tire, where we got a problem related to it in Jerez, and try to increase the speed of the motor that has a stable, 'he said in Autosport.

"I think we managed to get it," he continued.

"I also concentrate on getting a record lap time is very fast, but unfortunately I could not beat Marc today kareja him very quickly. But our main target is to improve the performance of the motor for the race and I think we've done it. We'll see tomorrow," he said again.

Lorenzo while it still sits in the top three riders standings with 57 points. He's one point behind Dani Pedrosa in second place and closed to within four with Marquez at the top.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Pedrosa ahead of Lorenzo and Rossi in first practice

Le Mans - Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa was fastest in the first free practice session of the MotoGP French. Time to beat two Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

Pedrosa finished a complete session on Friday (17/05/2013) evening hrs with 1 minute 34.645 seconds, ahead of Lorenzo with a thin 0.040 seconds and 0.293 seconds from Rossi.

Nicky Hayden of Ducati's best record fourth time, diikut by teammate Andrea Dovizioso. While Yamaha Tech 3 rider Cal Crutchlow's best time to package the sixth.

Standings while Marc Marquez had to settle for seventh. Different from the three previous series, Le Mans circuit is the only track that has not been tested by Marquez in the MotoGP class at the last pre-season test.

Repsol Honda rider was then followed by Alvaro Bautista (Honda Gresini), Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) and Hector Barbera (Avintia Blusens), which accomplished 10 rider with the best time in this session.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Lorenzo face to Le Mans with high motivation

Le Mans - Jorge Lorenzo has forgotten his defeat of Honda duo in the last two races. Yamaha rider was deeply motivated ahead of the French MotoGP to be held this weekend.

After the triumph in the series opener in Qatar, Lorenzo overwhelmed compete with Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez. The defending champion must be willing smoked two rivals was in Austin and Spain with a third straight podium.

Lorenzo got a good record at Le Mans. In five races in the MotoGP class, the 26-year-old rider won three of them successful with twice finished runner-up.

"Now we headed to France, to Le Mans, a special circuit that is very different from Jerez. I'm looking forward to racing there," said Lorenzo in Crash. "I came with high mtivasi after the results at Jerez."

"I always had a very good race at Le Mans and brought me good memories. Fact in the past year, I successfully won the wet race with enough distance away from the other riders-riders. Race I through perfectly, without making a single mistake in the track condition that bad. "

After the race at Jerez, Lorenzo undergoing trials in the same circuit and ranks third behind Marc Marquez and Cal Crutchlow and over Dani Pedrosa. Yamaha used the moment to look for the cause of lost time with Repsol Honda.

"Maybe we were expecting better results (in Jerez) but we had enough trouble than we expected because of the high temperatures on the track," said Lorenzo.

"Untugnya we have a lot to clean up in the test later to address a number of minor problems. Session that helped us understand the major problems that occur in the (race) on Sunday."

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Incident with Marquez in Jerez be a lesson for Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo reiterated that he accepted the defeat of Marc Marquez in MotoGP Spain. Incident involving himself with the Honda rider was to be a lesson to the world champion.

Lorenzo will likely end the Spanish MotoGP race in second position, behind Dani Pedrosa in Jerez appear dominant. But in the last corner before the finish line he was overtaken by the rookie, Marquez, through an action that almost makes the two are touched.

The incident was reportedly involved in making both riders tension. Came into effect on Marquez apologized Lorenzo, despite calling himself never saw Valentino Rossi did the same thing. Lorenzo himself chose not to prolong the problem, admitting that he had made a mistake so that its position can be overtaken.

When asked about the incident back at the last corner, Lorenzo re-called if it is something that is common in motor racing. Do not want to blame the race director for not punishing Marquez, he chose to make the incident as a lesson.

"I lost second place and circumstances such as these. Race Direction decided not to do anything, and that was that. We do not collide and that's important and I failed to get the four points standings and losing the top spot," said Lorenzo.

"But it's a valuable lesson to be obtained again because after Montmelo in 2009, I think I've learned something. Different this time because in Montmelo I knew Valentino was there (behind me). But in Jerez, I think he (Marquez) was far behind when he was much closer than I expected. "

"I do not defend my point.'s My fault and this is a lesson to be learned in the future, for not too confident of the distance to the rider in the back," said Lorenzo in MCN.

Faced with a rookie rider still has guts on his motorcycle, Lorenzo began to think to change the style of racing. One is for sure he will try to do is to improve driving skills.

"We'll see what will happen in the future. I do not know how I would act on the motor. Sometimes you can act differently than when you are not on the motor. I can only improve my driving ability this season and I think what happening is a positive thing, "she said again.

Why Lorenzo refuses Marquez handshake?

After overtaken Marc Marquez in the last corner Jerez, the Spanish MotoGP title, Jorge Lorenzo refuses handshake from his opponent. What is the reason Lorenzo doing so?

Lorenzo will likely finish in the top two Spanish MotoGP weekend, behind Dani Pedrosa in Jerez appear dominant. But in the last corner before the finish line he was overtaken Marquez, through an action that make motors both brushed and Lorenzo's YZR-M1 belongs wide and almost out tracks.

After the race, Lorenzo Marquez looks came and extended his hand to shake. But Lorenzo However when it chose to ignore it. This then led to the news that both the tension involved.

About the refusal, Lorenzo has the answer. The Spaniard could not deny that he is still ignited emotions of losing the runner-up at the last moment.

"On the one hand, let's just say I was being very hot. Just three minutes before the Parc Ferme I lost the second position and the opportunity to lead the rider standings after undergoing a very difficult race, where I fought hard to be away from them (Honda)," Lorenzo said in MCN.

"It was a human reaction and all the (then) criticized me for not accepting an apology from Marc, (but) they certainly would do the same if you are in a situation like that."

"When I was hot I did not shake his hand was a natural thing for me, but if I think the cooler will probably be different. I could understand him," said the two owners of the MotoGP world title.

Riders Comment Related Lorenzo-Marquez Incidents

Jerez - Incidents between Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez in MotoGP last weekend got a response from their peers-fellow riders. How can they comment?

Previously, in racing series MotoGP Jerez, Spain last weekend there was a controversial incident involving the Spanish duo, and Lorenzo Marquez. On the final lap, Lorenzo, who was then in front of Marquez being started entering the final corner, but Marquez came suddenly from the side of the bend.

They touched each other in the final corner on the last lap. Marquez then managed to finish in second place and Lorenzo had to settle for third on the podium.

This incident alone raises a variety of opinions from many quarters, not least his fellow riders, including teammate Marquez, Dani Pedrosa.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Marquez Wish It Could Compete with Pedrosa, Rossi & Lorenzo

So newcomers in MotoGP, Marc Marquez did not set the target high. Although predicted to be competitive, a 19 year old Honda rider did not expect to compete with the top three riders.

Marquez chosen Honda to accompany Dani Pedrosa in 2013 this season. He fills the void left Casey Stoner, the Australian rider after deciding to retire.

Honda expect much in Spanish adolescents aged 19 to compete in the top flight despite undergoing season debut novel. In fact, Marquez was considered to have great ability after he successfully won the 125 cc class in 2010 and finished the 2012 Moto2 world champion last year.

"What I enjoy most is the motor force and acceleration. Now I can control it more, I began to enjoy myself," said Marquez recounted in an interview menggeber MotoGP Crash loaded.

Related to competition in his debut season, Marquez would not expect much. Although predicted to be competitive and recorded satisfactory results in the Sepang test session, he was not sure I could be at the same level with Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

"I did not expect to be on the same level with Dani, Valentino and Lorenzo. But gradually I feel good. Currently (notes) time is not important, because the other driver was trying various things on the bike. But of course, better to be in a position than scattered over the back, "he continued.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Fastest, Pedrosa outperform Lorenzo Again

For the second time rider Dani Pedrosa managed to be fastest in the second session held MotoGP test at Sepang. Pedrosa back to winning the Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo.The second session held on Thursday (06/02/2013) evening local time, Pedrosa Repsol Honda motorcycle drove his best with a time of 2 minutes 00.549 seconds, 0.019 seconds ahead of Lorenzo in second place.Pedrosa's teammate, Marc Marquez, also show off again with the fastest rider finished third, which stood at 2 minutes 00, 803 sec. Valentino Rossi back in fourth followed by Cal Crutchlow to complete the top five.Stefa Bradl, Alvaro Bautista, Bradley Smith, Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso sixth consecutive sit until the tenth.Complete results of the second test at Sepang MotoGP

Lorenzo Not Surprized with Rossi and Marquez Performance

Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi look good on the first day of the official MotoGP test at Sepang Circuit. The second rider slick performance was not surprising last season's world champion, Jorge Lorenzo.

Test first day in Malaysia is over, Tuesday (05/02/2013) yesterday. The end result puts Dani Pedrosa was quickest, followed by Lorenzo, Marquez, and Rossi, who finished in a row behind the rider 27 years.

Lorenzo admitted he was surprised by the composition of the fastest rider on the day of the first test. Marquez, who is a debutant and Rossi are back again to the Yamaha team, is predicted by the Spanish rider was going to be talking a lot this season.

Some time ago, it was mentioned that Lorenzo fourth fastest rider on the first day of this test is a strong candidate this season's world champion.

"I'm not surprised because I thought Valentino (Rossi) and (Marc) Marquez will be in that position since the beginning," said Lorenzo in Crash.

Lorenzo also commented on the difference in record time which is pretty close between Honda and Yamaha which occupies two leading position.

"The difference (time) between the Yamaha and Honda are very close. We will try to improve the performance of our motor," said the rider, who also won the title of champion in 2010's.