Jorge Lorenzo was recruited by Ducati with the mission to bring to bear the experience acquired during the conquest of its five world crowns. A course which should put the necessary polish on the reds so that they enter the table of strong contenders for the supreme title in the premier category. But Por Fuera showed himself like the others before him by discovering the special Desmosdici. However, Ducati is still playing in the championship this year, thanks to Dovizioso. Which doesn't necessarily help Lorenzo's situation.
Internal solidarity remains essential and everyone at Ducati swears that its new recruit needs time before expressing on the Italian bike the true level seen during five years at Yamaha. Certainly, but we are talking here about Jorge Lorenzo, a pilot who has shown in his career that he can be above the rest, an impression that has earned him more than good treatment by his current employer.
But for now, this all remains theory. The practice is merciless: ninth in the championship with 65 points while Dovizioso is third overall with 123 units. This weekend in Brno marks the return of MotoGP after four summer weeks and the launch of the last part of this campaign, where the Majorcan will have to show a more reassuring and convincing face.
In the Czech Republic, Lorenzo has two victories in 2010 and 2015 and three podiums in nine participations. Likewise, the GP17 should be fitted with a new fairing which should help the Spaniard. It’s not really the new dream setting, but it’s still that… “ As soon as the truce started, I took a vacation for a few days. Then, I went back to training to prepare for the end of the season ».
« Brno is a circuit where I have often obtained good results and I think I can achieve a good performance there with the Ducati. It's a track with beautiful sequences of turns, I have good memories there. I can't wait to reunite with my team to improve my competitiveness for the remaining nine races. I am convinced that we will take a big step forward ».
First response tomorrow Friday for the first free tests.
