Hearing Jorge Lorenzo admit his admiration for Valentino Rossi is a situation that would have been absolutely inconceivable just a few years ago. But the years go by and things change. Like the situations. Thus, Jorge Lorenzo is no longer a pilot, and never will be again according to his admission. Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi still is, at 42 years old. Lorenzo has 11 less. So, Por Fuera is obliged to recognize that the Doctor commands respect...
Jorge Lorenzo is no longer on any manufacturer's tablet to drive a MotoGP, but he still remains present around. He does not yet know what his future mission will be, but he aspires to have one: “ I would like to return to MotoGP in some way, perhaps as a commentator, or manage a rider's career ", declares the Majorcan during a long interview with the Corriere dello Sport.
But at the same time, he adds… “ My passions now are investing and collecting cars », He explains. " Overall, I'm happier now than when I was running, even without the feeling of winning races that made me feel like the happiest man alive ».
With this state of mind, he can only bow to the longevity of his former teammate and rival Valentino Rossi : " Valentino is still in MotoGP and he is still here to fight for the podium and victory, despite his 42 years. It's a fantastic thing ».
Jorge Lorenzo has regrets but thanks God
Certainly, but the tribute paid, Jorge Lorenzo comes to his senses and talks about his favorite topic: himself : " if I had stayed at Yamaha I would have had a few more titles “, he says. “ And maybe I would still be in business. But I needed a different stimulus ».
He is referring here to his decision to join Ducati. There too, the destiny was very close to being different: “ another regret I will always have is not winning at Misano in 2017, when I was first and crashed. I'm sure that if I had won that race, the following winter I would have renewed with Ducati and probably would have been world champion with them too. Instead, success came late and I couldn't help but find another team. It was Honda. Probably if I had chosen Petronas the story would have been different ».
Listening to him, he seems undermined by regrets. But here too, he realigns the sights: “ I am a very happy 33 year old man, aware of everything he has accomplished professionally. I am very proud of it. It is obvious that things could have been better, but even worse. So I must be happy and thank God for what I had and what I have ».
