What do the top five tell us in MotoGP qualifying?

2023 Author: Nicholas Abramson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-09-01 00:14

Jorge Lorenzo He achieved today the last pole position of the year and, in addition, his first stage with Yamaha. I say first because no one knows what the future will hold. The Spanish rider has been accompanied in the front row Marc Márquez and Valentino Rossi. Both will have to be very constant tomorrow in their rhythm to stop a highly motivated Lorenzo.

Curiously, the top5 in qualifying for the MotoGP Valencian Community Grand Prix has been completed by the other two riders who currently close the top five positions in the general classification: Maverick Viñales and Andrea Dovizioso.

Jorge Lorenzo: "today I was inspired"

The three-time world champion of the premier category has destroyed the track record twice today. A devastating 1: 29.401 It is the time with which he has achieved a new pole position for his gigantic record. Tomorrow he will seek victory to thank Yamaha for these nine seasons.

Marc Márquez: "Today Lorenzo has been a little step ahead of us, I congratulate him"

With the title of champion under his arm, Marc Márquez You have nothing to lose. Despite falling to the ground during the last free practice session, the Spanish rider was also able to break the 1:30 barrier to score a 1: 29.741 with which he will occupy second position on the starting grid tomorrow.

Valentino Rossi: "in this circuit Jorge and Marc are very strong"

Valentino rossi He is not a Saturday man. How much does it cost you to get a pole position! Tomorrow he will start from third position in a race that, if he wins it, it would be his third win of the year, all in Spanish lands. Will you be able to cope with your teammate?

Maverick Viñales: "we have tried a different strategy, and it has not worked"

Last qualifying session with Suzuki for Maverick Viñales, who will be looking for tomorrow his fifth podium of the year. It is inevitable to admire the growth of both the Spanish rider and the Suzuki. If he manages to score six points tomorrow, he will close 2016 with 100 points more than last year.

Andrea Dovizioso: "We can fight for the podium"

Tomorrow Andrea Dovizioso will have to fight with the Honda of Dani Pedrosa and Cal Crutchlow to maintain the fifth final position, repeating the result that he already achieved in the 2014 season. he is obliged to add eight more points than Dani Pedrosa.