Assen - Jorge Lorenzo is the more steady step towards the MotoGP world title. Fiat Yamaha rider was yesterday posted a fourth this season. He became the fastest in the Dutch MotoGP at Assen Circuit.
In all the 27 lap race that, Lorenzo posted the fastest time 41 minutes 18.629 seconds. He was about three seconds ahead of Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) who finished second. While the third position is occupied Marlboro Ducati rider Casey Stoner.
Lorenzo's four victories have been accrued equals the amount that victory last season. It means Spaniard's performance was much improved when compared with last season. This season, he likely doubled the number of victories because there are still 12 races again.
The victory yesterday spelled out special. Because, he was the fastest since the first practice session, second, qualification, until heating. He had an alias sweep sweeping all the race held in Assen yesterday.
If history can be used to predict the future, the victory was a sign that Lorenzo is now heading his first world title in the premier class. Because, in the three previous victories in the class 125 cc and 250 cc, two times he became world champion. Namely, the champion in 2006 and 2007 in the 250 cc class. In MotoGP, Lorenzo won the first time at Assen. The year before, he lost by a teammate, Valentino Rossi, who is now missing because of broken his leg. Lorenzo is now leading 47 points (140-93) from the nearest rival Pedrosa.
Lorenzo led the race from start to finish. Duet and team-mate Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Lorenzo was threatening early in the race. Pedrosa who has a petite body has an advantage at the start. Although the start of the seventh, on the second lap he was right behind Lorenzo.
Entering the fourth lap, Pedrosa started applying pressure to Lorenzo. Lorenzo advantage of using the front tire of the medium and hard rear tire that can be subverted Pedrosa which utilizes a combination of mediums.
However, Pedrosa was not able to maximize the momentum to overtake Lorenzo. When the tire performance medium Pedrosa began to fall, hard tire performance even increased Lorenzo. Since then, Lorenzo comfortably into his fourth victory.
"The competition was a bit more difficult than at Silverstone," Lorenzo said as quoted by Autosport. "Dani at the beginning of the race faster because it uses soft tire. But then I still believe can win because at the end of my race to be faster," he added.
Lorenzo and the other drivers do not have much time to rest. Next week, they competed again at the Catalunya MotoGP. Mepetnya time will make every team is difficult to develop the motor. So Lorenzo is likely to continue dominance.
Moreover, the race in Barcelona a special meaning for him. Therefore, it is his hometown. Last year, he became the winner there.
Dutch MotoGP Results
1. Jorge Lorenzo, Fiat Yamaha
2. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda
3. Casey Stoner, Ducati Marlboro
4. Ben Spies, Tech 3 Yamaha
5. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda
6. Randy de Puniet, LCR Honda
7. Nicky Hayden, Ducati Marlboro
8. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha
9. Marco Simoncelli, Honda Gresini
10. Aleix Espargaro, Pramac Ducati
While Standings
1. Jorge Lorenzo 140 Points
2. Dani Pedrosa 1993
3. Andrea Dovizioso 89
4. Valentino Rossi 61
5. Nicky Hayden 61
6. Randy de Puniet 56
7. Casey Stoner 51
8. Ben Spies 49
9. Marco Simoncelli 39
10. Colin Edwards 34
In all the 27 lap race that, Lorenzo posted the fastest time 41 minutes 18.629 seconds. He was about three seconds ahead of Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) who finished second. While the third position is occupied Marlboro Ducati rider Casey Stoner.
Lorenzo's four victories have been accrued equals the amount that victory last season. It means Spaniard's performance was much improved when compared with last season. This season, he likely doubled the number of victories because there are still 12 races again.
The victory yesterday spelled out special. Because, he was the fastest since the first practice session, second, qualification, until heating. He had an alias sweep sweeping all the race held in Assen yesterday.
If history can be used to predict the future, the victory was a sign that Lorenzo is now heading his first world title in the premier class. Because, in the three previous victories in the class 125 cc and 250 cc, two times he became world champion. Namely, the champion in 2006 and 2007 in the 250 cc class. In MotoGP, Lorenzo won the first time at Assen. The year before, he lost by a teammate, Valentino Rossi, who is now missing because of broken his leg. Lorenzo is now leading 47 points (140-93) from the nearest rival Pedrosa.
Lorenzo led the race from start to finish. Duet and team-mate Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Lorenzo was threatening early in the race. Pedrosa who has a petite body has an advantage at the start. Although the start of the seventh, on the second lap he was right behind Lorenzo.
Entering the fourth lap, Pedrosa started applying pressure to Lorenzo. Lorenzo advantage of using the front tire of the medium and hard rear tire that can be subverted Pedrosa which utilizes a combination of mediums.
However, Pedrosa was not able to maximize the momentum to overtake Lorenzo. When the tire performance medium Pedrosa began to fall, hard tire performance even increased Lorenzo. Since then, Lorenzo comfortably into his fourth victory.
"The competition was a bit more difficult than at Silverstone," Lorenzo said as quoted by Autosport. "Dani at the beginning of the race faster because it uses soft tire. But then I still believe can win because at the end of my race to be faster," he added.
Lorenzo and the other drivers do not have much time to rest. Next week, they competed again at the Catalunya MotoGP. Mepetnya time will make every team is difficult to develop the motor. So Lorenzo is likely to continue dominance.
Moreover, the race in Barcelona a special meaning for him. Therefore, it is his hometown. Last year, he became the winner there.
Dutch MotoGP Results
1. Jorge Lorenzo, Fiat Yamaha
2. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda
3. Casey Stoner, Ducati Marlboro
4. Ben Spies, Tech 3 Yamaha
5. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda
6. Randy de Puniet, LCR Honda
7. Nicky Hayden, Ducati Marlboro
8. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha
9. Marco Simoncelli, Honda Gresini
10. Aleix Espargaro, Pramac Ducati
While Standings
1. Jorge Lorenzo 140 Points
2. Dani Pedrosa 1993
3. Andrea Dovizioso 89
4. Valentino Rossi 61
5. Nicky Hayden 61
6. Randy de Puniet 56
7. Casey Stoner 51
8. Ben Spies 49
9. Marco Simoncelli 39
10. Colin Edwards 34
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