Jorge Lorenzo proved his determination to beat the Honda Grand Prix of San Marino on Sunday (09/04/2011). In a race as many as 28 laps, the Yamaha rider is bulldoze four Honda rider at a time, that is Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Marco Simoncelli, and Andrea Dovizioso.
"I really needed this victory Because the last two races have been a nightmare so to be back with a really good bike is great," said Lorenzo.
This victory makes Lorenzo now has a total of 224 points and only 35 points from Stoner at odds-the previous 44 points. With five series in the 2011 season remaining, the chances of Lorenzo to retain the world title is still wide open because there are a total of 125 points are up for grabs. Competition again exclaimed.
Well, it means the series final will be very crucial for both the rider is in the hunt for the world title. Series 14th in Motorland Aragon, Aragon, Sept. 18, became one of the determining moments.
Lorenzo had an obligation must win all remaining series if you do not want the title changed hands last year embraced. Meanwhile, Stoner, who has posted seven wins during the season must appear consistent if want to maintain the current best moment to snatch the title.
If could be a winner on all series remaining, 2007 world champion must be at least finish just behind Lorenzo, assuming Lorenzo always wins in the last five series. Because, with consistent results, he will stay ahead of Lorenzo in the collection of points until the end of the season.
Standings
Casey Stoner 259
Jorge Lorenzo 224
Andrea Dovizioso 185
Dani Pedrosa 150
Ben Spies 135
Valentino Rossi 133
Nicky Hayden 105
Marco Simoncelli 93
Colin Edwards 87
Hiroshi Aoyama 82
Hector Barbera 69
Alvaro Bautista 57
Karel Abraham 50
Toni Elias 47
Cal Crutchlow 45
Randy de Puniet 29
Loris Capirossi 29
Johns Hopkins 6
Kousuke Akiyoshi 3