MotoGP Motegi Qualifying: Lorenzo, “If it rains tomorrow I think we could be among the fastest”

Ducati MotoGP Japan GP – Jorge Lorenzo ended qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix in fifth position, second Ducati on the grid.

The Majorcan is hoping for rain for tomorrow's race, because not having been able to ride in dry conditions would be a big unknown. For the race, provided that a flag to flag situation does not occur, the Ducati Spaniard is very confident, the pace he had throughout the weekend is very good and with a good start he can fight for the victory.

The #99 preferred not to take risks and decided not to take to the track with slick tyres, as done first by Rossi and then by Marquez, because in his opinion it was a dangerous condition in which it would have been easier to crash than to do a good job. time.

These are the words of Jorge Lorenzo: “There were very delicate conditions on the track, the asphalt dried very quickly. It was difficult to understand the limits of the track and the grip. It could have been much worse but we saved the situation. For the race, if it rains tomorrow I think we could be among the fastest, but everything will depend on the amount of water there is. It will be important to manage the tires. This is the first time I prefer a wet race because we have no experience on a dry track. Rossi decided to try with slick tires and could have done well, but there were four or five very wet corners. Trying to set a time on the slick tire would have been too risky, it was easier to fall than to stand. I think we can be competitive with different strategies. If it doesn't dry out, I think we could do well.”

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