Moto GP: GP of Valencia toughts and talk

Gp Valencia – MotoGP

Valencia, one year after the “war” peace breaks out!

“What I have to say about Valentino? Chapeau!”. It is not a joke but these are the real statements of Jorge Lorenzo after the last race of this season, on the day of farewall from Yamaha after nine years, three world titles, fourty-four victories and thirty-nine pole-position.

9 years in Yamaha of which 7 passed as teammates with Rossi, but a relationship between the two very difficult that had its climax one year ago when Jorge and Vale competed for the world title exactly in Valencia; impossible to forget are the indictments between Rossi and the two Spanish riders, Lorenzo and Marquez, guilty of having helped each other.

The aftermath of this episode continued for many months and only after the signing of Jorge with Ducati the relationship came back at least respectful. In fact the coexistence was becoming unmanageable and following the renewal of contract of Valentino it was inevitable that Jorge would go away.

Obviously the changeover of Lorenzo in Ducati has caused important movements between MotoGp's pilots and so next year will begin a new adventure not only for the Spanish but also for other “top riders” as Iannone and Vinales: the latter will become the new teammate of Rossi in Yamaha while Suzuki will welcome the Italian.

Therefore, 2017 will be an important year to understand if Valentino, close to 38 years, will always be able to compete for top positions and if Lorenzo will be able to win on a difficult motorbike to ride as Ducati, with which only Casey Stoner had won a world title. Surely the two rivals will try in every way to entertain fans and the diplomacy of this Sunday will leave space to new exciting duels.

Alberto Boschi