We must get closer to the Hondas On the eve of the first back-to-back race weekend of the year the official Yamaha Team has a lot of ground to make up. Valentino Rossi is actually third on the overall standings with 41 points, while Jorge Lorenzo, fresh from his first podium finish of the season in Argentina, has moved up the order to seventh with 22 points. Marquez is already far up front with 75 points but it’s not time yet to give up for the Yamaha’s pair. Valentino Rossi has an impressive record on the Andalucian circuit with a staggering six premier class wins and two additional victories in the 125cc and 250cc classes. Jerez is one of the most special and important Grand Prix weekends of the season – the nine-time World Champion said – The track is fantastic and there will be a lot of fans so the target is to improve and make the podium. We have to work a lot, the bike is good but we have some weak points which we have to improve to go faster so we can fight with the Hondas. Returning to his home country to race on familiar territory Jorge Lorenzo will be able to count on an additional motivation, even if he certainly has not forget the last year’s Marquez overtaking on the last corner of the last lap. We come back to Europe and I’m so excited to race at home, in Jerez, in front of the Spanish crowd, especially after I’ve got my first podium of 2014 now – the Mallorcan said – The taste of that podium was really great and sweet after two difficult races. The track is always amazing not only because of the layout but also the atmosphere; that is so magical. Obviously this race is going to be tough because both Honda riders are in a very good shape as we saw from Qatar, although Jerez is normally good for Yamaha it is also a special place for Honda. In Argentina Lorenzo was more like the rider we were used to know. Maybe not yet on top form but definitely more fit and mentally tougher. I think I have to improve my physical condition a little – he admitted – and also we need to improve as best as possible our bike and be patient and wait for our moment that for sure will come. Anyway, the latest results feed me to be stronger and gave me much more confidence. In Jerez I will push at the maximum to get another great result.
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 06:56:54 +0000
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