In 2008, they were separated by a symbolic wall and today, they would be almost inseparable. Such are the relationships between Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo that competition and life have ended up bringing together. Gone are the tensions which lasted until 2015, when the Majorcan felt after the Sepang incident with Marc Marquez that his illustrious teammate deserved an exemplary sanction. Since then, water has flowed under the bridges and the 32-year-old Majorcan has retired... While the Doctor, at the age of 41, continues his journey. Here they are gathered under the Yamaha awning with different objectives…
At Yamaha , something has changed. The masterstroke on the transfer market is having its effect. Valentino Rossi has resolved to the idea of losing his place within the official team to the benefit of fabio quartararo loyal, with all the same assurance of a factory motorcycle within the satellite team Petronas if he wanted to continue his career.
At the same time, Jorge Lorenzo returned to Iwata's fold with the status of test pilot and made himself available to the Doctor during development tests, while closely following fabio quartararo. A trio which seems united while the fourth thief Maverick Vinales seems a little different. But with the idea of being the boss.
On this connection with Jorge Lorenzo, the man from Tavullia clarified: “ Jorge is something like an additional coach for me. He gave me advice and explained different focus options. Having Jorge in the pits and on the circuit is important » Vale finishes: “It's a bit strange to see Jorge in civilian clothes while I'm in a racing suit. But it's cool and I see that he is really very focused on his work. »
So much so that it will be Great of Catalonia as a guest competitor. What will strengthen or weaken this new relationship when trajectories cross for a place or a time?
