There are signs after complicated events that are unmistakable. When Lorenzo recovered from his clash with Iannone at the start of a Argentine Grand Prix which was already off to a bad start, after test sessions far from the expected performances, the emotion and frustration came to light. In just two Grands Prix, the hopes placed in this 2017 season have given way to doubts. Always corrosive.
Jorge Lorenzo left his Yamaha cocoon to try the adventure in the Ducati house. A smokescreen for this coat of arms of Borgo Panigale? Marco Melandri almost lost his sanity, the monument Red has eroded and there is finally only the rough diamond Stoner to have left his mark there. Faced with such a non-exhaustive list, we say to ourselves that Dovizioso definitely has merit and that Iannone is not that bad.
But let's talk about the case Lorenzo. A saddle too low castigated as the reason for his problems will it raise Por Fuera's level of play on the GP17 once it is upgraded? Or is the step decidedly too high? “ I'm going through a difficult time in my career » says the five-time winner who left his Ducati injured on the Argentinian side.
« It's hard to ignore the fact that there is frustration after these first two Grands Prix. The championship is a difficult hill to climb and you do it with a bike that is not perfect. It's always complicated to accept these negative moments. But sometimes you go through a tunnel and the light can appear at any moment ».
But for now, the only light there is is that of hope: “ I hope we have good weather when we travel to Austin. From the outside, it's hard to see the bright side, but we remain positive ».
Against bad luck, one must indeed have a good heart.
