At a brief press conference at the MotoGP Assen, current number one in the rankings Jorge Lorenzo has stated that he’s not worried about next year.
Commenting on the silly season contract rumours, Lorenzo has stated that he’s focusing on finishing number one this year.
From his serious expression, we know that this is his big aim and there’s no reason at this stage to say he won’t achieve it.
We know Lorenzo was pleased with his performance last weekend and just how pleased has buoyed him for the coming races at Assen.
He says: “I was not happy with Mugello but I was happy with Silverstone.
Being at the front at the start creates less work for me on the track and we’ve been working to our best for each track.
” He’s looking forward to racing at Assen, and we know he’s already said it’s one of his favourite tracks.
With other technical information discussed, including improving tyre choice at the MotoGP to make them less unpredictable and the move to extra testing for rider safety, the journalists present really want to know about the Fiat Yamaha team dynamic.
Lorenzo says: “I’m not worried about next year.
It really doesn’t concern me at all.
I want to get to the end of this year and be in that number one spot at the end.
” On reaching the top spot in the rankings, Lorenzo is clearly proud about his achievement: “I’ve been given this opportunity and I intend to take advantage of it.
” But the key question on the Rossi–Lorenzo relationship comes from an English journalist: “If you could choose between Valentino Rossi staying in Yamaha or going to another team, which would you choose?” And Lorenzo, with a slight smile simply answers: “Rossi with me.
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