It's not a good time at the moment for Jorge Lorenzo who is accumulating upsetting news. He thus learned that he will not be able to do a Grand Prix as a guest this year. He hoped for three, the first of which should have been Catalonia, postponed. But Misano and Motegi were still possible. Now, it is his induction as “Legend of the Grands Prix” which is postponed indefinitely. It is true that there are other emergencies…
When Jorge Lorenzo announced his retirement in Valencia in November 2019, the boss of Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta, made it official that the five-time world champion would be named an official MotoGP legend. During the home race at Jerez, this ceremony should have taken place in front of the assembled press.
The Grand Prix in Andalusia was initially scheduled to take place on May 3 and had to be postponed due to the crisis of Coronavirus. The season is now scheduled to continue on July 19 in Jerez de la Frontera. The opportunity to induct Jorge Lorenzo ? " We do not know ", Explain Ezpeleta at Marca. “ More we can't do it in Jerez because there will be no press and there will be no other events. When we see that it is possible, we will do it. »
“This is not the biggest problem for Jorge or for us”
Former drivers are usually made legendary in a big press conference. A minimum number of people is currently expected in the paddock for the races. Media representatives should not be admitted. Interviews with drivers and team representatives are expected to take place virtually. And as long as no press is allowed to come to the races, Lorenzo will have to be patient. The Spaniard will probably not be named an official MotoGP legend until next year.
This will happen at some point, as confirmed Ezpeleta : " we have already named it and we will do so if the conditions are right. At the moment it's not the biggest problem for Jorge or for us. »
Jerez was one of the best circuits in Lorenzo. In 2006 and 2007 he won at home in 250cc. This was followed by three MotoGP victories (2010, 2011, 2015). In 2013, he even got a curve in his name.
