MotoGP 2012 Round 1 to Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo

Mallorcan Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) claimed a tremendous win in Qatar in round 1 of the MotoGP series for 2012 crossing the line 0.852 seconds ahead of Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo held the lead early but yielded the lead to Casey Stoner whom he eventually wore down and passed with Pedrosa in tow.  The win gives Lorenzo the lead in the 2012 Championship standings with 25 points. Ducati riders Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi were 6th and 10th respectively.

Lorenzo: “What an amazing race! I put everything I have, all my energy on the track, into this victory is because I never gave up, kept pushing and trying. Casey was very strong at the beginning and opened a gap. Fortunately for us he struggled at the end and dropped his pace where I could keep mine so I managed to pass him. I am very grateful to Yamaha because they have made a big step this winter on the YZR-M1.”

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  1. Jandean

    We will miss Marco this season.

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