RACE FOR LIFE OF LORENZO that won a stunning victory at Jerez

Jorge Lorenzo has produced one of his best races winning a superb victory in Spain today before a crowd overflowing that provided the best setting imaginable. Valentino Rossi finished in third position: that brings to sixteen GP who saw the couple together on the podium, with effect from 2008.
Lorenzo was a bad start, moving from second to fifth before the end of the second lap. Could hardly find a good rhythm with a full tank, however, the fifth round and could pass Stoner, ten laps later, even Hayden. But it seemed destined to sail into third place, a second and a half from Rossi, who in turn followed with equal detachment Pedrosa. When there was only a third of the race at the end, the Spaniard managed to increase the pace, suddenly becoming the fastest on the track. At twenty-second lap he passed his teammate, but with just five more to be done and a gap of two seconds, his victory seemed unlikely. Tenaciously, the boy did not let go, in search of sixth win in the premier class, quickly gaining ground against compatriot. The penultimate lap, the opponent was within range. The first attempt at passing has created a moment of great excitement when it was feared that both would finish out. So Lawrence had to wait before another go past Pedrosa braking at the end of the back straight and then cutting the finish line 0.543 seconds ahead. Lorenzo, who turns 23 years next Tuesday, celebrated the victory by diving into the pond in the middle of the circuit, pearl delight of Spanish fans who had previously had the opportunity to celebrate the victories of fellow-time Bike 2 in 125.

Rossi was happy to be on the podium after battling all weekend against a shoulder still hurt and a set-up problem. The world champion was leading to an excellent start, moving from the second row and turning the second position for most of the race, behind Pedrosa. After being in contact in the first phase, gradually began to lose ground when his bike began to slide, giving the end mate who towered, aiming for the podium and collecting 16 important points, 0.4 seconds behind Pedrosa .

Lorenzo now leads the championship with 45 points, while Rossi the following four sizes. The pilots are now expected to be three weeks without competition before moving to Le Mans for French GP, which will take place May 23.