14 points focuses with Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo is very much aware of importance of the victory in the Grand prix of Japan that will show at the Twin Ring Motegi circuits on Sunday (11/10)
In addition, the Spanish rider was additionally being back on top structure. He figured out how to be the fastest at the last MotoGP Aragon, Spain. It was the sixth victory of the season in the meantime the first victory since the GP Brno, last August.
Not only that, two successive wins at Motegi Jorge Lorenzo in the last two years is also a provision for Lorenzo to return sweet cut the distinction in focuses with Valentino Rossi still on top of the standings.
However, the preparation of the Spanish rider has been plagued by a shoulder injury because of minor accident, on Saturday (3/10).
“As you know, I had a minor accident when I was training. But I’m ok. Just still felt a slight pain in the left shoulder. I will be performing at Motegi, Japan without any problems.” Lorenzo Said.
Then, can Lorenzo ended the duel with the Italian rider, Valentino Rossi on this season?
At least after the termination of three Free Practice sessions (FP) MotoGP Japan Friday (9/10) and today, Jorge Lorenzo could be idealistic. Indeed the FP3 session that was held on Saturday (10/10) Lorenzo broke the record this morning at MotoGP Japan.
Then, how about Valentino Rossi? On FP1 he only had reached the third fastest, but he slipped to eight in FP2. Then, this morning, Valentino Rossi rising again to be the fastest on fifth.
However, it should be remembered for the rider who nicknamed The Doctor was always unlucky in each practice, but his performance increased on race day. Moreover, he would not want to cut the difference of points with Jorge Lorenzo on this weekend.
Valentino Rossi right not has the favorable position that slight contrast in points with Jorge Lorenzo. Rossi on top of the standings with 14 points advantage over Jorge Lorenzo who in second position.
“The end of the result of this day was not fantastic, of course, because I was on eight, but not so bad this morning and afternoon. I feel pretty good with harder tires. But when I used soft tires in the end I think it could develop even more, usually you will be able to thrive in a second or more. But unfortunately it did not happen.” Valentino Rossi said.
Valentino Rossi has a trick to defeat Jorge Lorenzo. (Photo : sindonews)
On that basis, Valentino Rossi asses something wrongs in setting of his bike and should be fixed before race day.
Besides Jorge Lorenzo, The Doctor needs to be aware on Marc Marquez who had fallen at last race. Marquez 79 points left behind Rossi.
