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We can see this in his numerous statements on social networks but also in his press release: Jorge Lorenzo has still not turned the page on his fall in the first corner of the Aragon Grand Prix, physically of course , because of his dislocation of the big toe and his fracture of the second toe of his right foot, but undoubtedly also mentally…

From then on, there is only uncertainty about the performances which will be authorized by his still swollen foot, but also about a circuit still to be discovered in racing conditions despite the tests which took place last February during which the driver Mallorcan had only achieved the 22nd time, and the weather was as humid as it was hot, making driving particularly difficult throughout the 26 laps of the race.

In fact, at the start of this weekend in Thailand, only one thing seems certain regarding Jorge Lorenzo who remains on two blank results, and that is that he will no longer be tied on points with Maverick Vinales in the championship standings. of the world on Sunday evening, the two men currently occupying joint 4th position, 27 points behind Valentino Rossi, and 11 points ahead of the Cal Crutchlow/Danilo Petrucci double.

Jorge Lorenzo : “The fall of Aragón not only ruined my race, but it could also compromise that of Buriram this weekend. I'm not 100% yet, my foot is still very swollen and I don't know how much pain I will have, and even if I will be able to put my boots on, but I want to try running here in Thailand.
I'm still disappointed because the expectations were high at MotorLand, but now I can't do anything but try to give my best in the last five races. We have to think positively and even though the pre-championship test here in Buriram didn't go very well for me, the situation has changed a lot during the season. Friday morning we will have a better idea of ​​my condition and if I will be able to ride, although it will not be easy for me to be competitive in this situation.

 

 

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