Even if, for the moment, he has fallen off the radar identifying the contenders for victory, Jorge Lorenzo always arouses interest. A five-time World Champion cannot be forgotten so easily, especially since his career with Ducati is a lesson showing that you must always keep an eye on him. Its illustrious elders, Criville, Rainey, Schwantz and Kenny Roberts Sr gave their feelings on the Por Fuera debuting on Honda after three races.
First the facts: the new arrival at Repsol Honda, Jorge Lorenzo, is far behind expectations. That being said, let us study the reasons. “ Jorge Lorenzo didn't start so well, he was unlucky with his injuries. Now he feels he needs time to understand the Honda ", said Alex Criville, who was the first 1999cc world champion from Spain for Honda in 500. With only seven points from the first three races, Lorenzo is only seventeenth in the general classification.
« As we know he also needed something with Ducati ", has recalled Criville in a video interview on “motogp.com”. In his second year on the Desmosedici the Mallorcan scored three victories, when these “things” finally happened.
« You have to learn a new tire operation when you move from one motorcycle to another. There might have been a tire you really liked last year with Ducati, but with the Honda you just can't make it work ", declares the former world champion Kevin schwantz about a possible problem.
« The big problem he has there is Marc Márquez », Analysis Wayne Rainey. " What I can say from my point of view is that Márquez rides the bike very differently to Lorenzo. It is a task for the team to try to develop a bike that works not only with Márquez, but also with Lorenzo. And they have no similar data ».
« If you think Marc Márquez's bike is good, then everyone should be able to ride it. This shows how special Marc is ", commented Schwantz. But his new teammate also has what it takes to win: “ Lorenzo has the work ethic, he will be there eventually. Do we need five more races for him to fight at the top? Who knows ? »
« If they can make modifications and improve the bike's performance for his riding style, then he can pose a serious threat ", said rainy, which receives the echo of Criville : " I'm sure Lorenzo will be up to the task. He can ride on some tracks at the same level as Márquez. I hope he will be fit and ready at Jerez ". The three-time world champion Kenny Roberts Sr, which considers Lorenzo like an exceptional pilot, do not doubt: “ he can win at any time ».
