Jorge Lorenzo & Yamaha

**Brett** · 2nd September 2009, 12:06

Sorry to be all 'original' but I am a pretty diehard Rossi fan. However I would really really like to see Lorenzo start beating Rossi a bit.
There is no doubt that Lorenzo has a bit of experience to gain, his lowside at Bruno was a classic example of Rossi putting the pressure on and making Lorenzo snap, so he definitely has some learning to do. But he is showing some brilliant talent and I don't think Yamaha appreciate him enough.

Rossi is getting old now for a moto GP rider and only has a few seasons left, I reckon Lorenzo could easily become the next big thing.

**R6_kid:Me** · 2nd September 2009, 12:38

Originally Posted by Brett

There is no doubt that Lorenzo has a bit of experience to gain, his lowside at Bruno was a classic example of Rossi putting the pressure on and making Lorenzo snap, so he definitely has some learning to do. But he is showing some brilliant talent and I don't think Yamaha appreciate him enough.

Rossi is getting old now for a moto GP rider and only has a few seasons left, I reckon Lorenzo could easily become the next big thing.

It's Brno... it's just hard for us to wrap out tongue around.

I agree with your sentiment too. Would be nice to see Lorenzo beat Rossi hands down (or hard fought) rather than one or the other taking a spill.

I also have to say that Colin Edwards has been doing alright lately, would be nice to see him with a bit more power so he can have a proper shot at keeping himself in the top 5 or better.

**SVboy** · 2nd September 2009, 14:41

Turning it around, isnt Rossi the master of the head games, along comes jorge at Brno, on the charge, and either psycs himself out or dealt to by Rossi. Outstanding. Still, I agree he will be the next best thing, if he does not injure himself too bad...........

**wharfy** · 2nd September 2009, 16:30

I think the Lorenzo/Rossi battle is some of the best racing seen for ages. Guys on pretty much the same bike awesome stuff. I don't think Yamaha will let him get away - unless someone makes him an offer he can't refuse...

**wysper** · 2nd September 2009, 16:38

I don't think Yamaha underrate Jorge at all. They know how good he is and how good he might be!

To be the best you gotta beat the best. And at the moment that is Rossi.

Awesome racing. Both riders pushing to and past the edge.

**325rocket** · 2nd September 2009, 18:23

Do they have “team orders” in motogp like they do in rally driving?
It must make them (Yamaha) pretty nervous when they’re going head to head like that.
Remember when Pedrosa took out Hayden?

**Wingnut** · 2nd September 2009, 19:05

Originally Posted by 325rocket

Do they have “team orders” in motogp like they do in rally driving?
It must make them (Yamaha) pretty nervous when they’re going head to head like that.
Remember when Pedrosa took out Hayden?

I doubt whether either of those guys would listen to team orders if there was any. Obviously at the moment with the great racing they are having, team orders are out the window man. Bring it on!!

Hopefully it will get real close with the next few rounds. God I cant wait for the WSBK to get going again though - there is great racing to be had there also.

**lostinflyz** · 2nd September 2009, 19:13

lorenzo needs to win head to head to justify all the bullshit the commentators spout about how this is rossi's greatest ever challenger.

**sosman** · 2nd September 2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by 325rocket

Do they have “team orders” in motogp like they do in rally driving?
It must make them (Yamaha) pretty nervous when they’re going head to head like that.
Remember when Pedrosa took out Hayden?

Don't think it matters as long as one of the Yamahardly's Finished first!

**R6_kid:Me** · 2nd September 2009, 21:58

Originally Posted by lostinflyz

lorenzo needs to win head to head to justify all the bullshit the commentators spout about how this is rossi's greatest ever challenger.

From what I've heard Lorenzo is achieving at the same rate as Rossi was at the same point in his career, just that Lorenzo is doing it at about 2yrs younger than Rossi was at the time.

**Mort** · 2nd September 2009, 23:53

Lorenzo has more about him than any other challenger to Rossi. I'd include Stoner in that statement. He has genuine ability and balls and has no problem dealing with the Rossi mind games. He does crash more and is susceptible to the Rossi "pressure" but he learns fast.

Having said that, we live in the era of greatness. Historical mastery of bike racing. Rossi is the best of all time and I am keen to see how far he can go.

**Brett** · 3rd September 2009, 00:42

Originally Posted by Mort

Lorenzo has more about him than any other challenger to Rossi. I'd include Stoner in that statement. He has genuine ability and balls and has no problem dealing with the Rossi mind games. He does crash more and is susceptible to the Rossi "pressure" but he learns fast.

Having said that, we live in the era of greatness. Historical mastery of bike racing. Rossi is the best of all time and I am keen to see how far he can go.

The fact that he can challenge Rossi under the brakes shows something, Rossi being the king of late braking loses out to lorenzo who hold off just that split second longer. Shows that he has balls and also the skill to make the move. However Rossi still knows how to make him his bitch!

I still continue supporting Rossi, but I am pretty keen to follow Lorenzo closely.

**R6_kid:Me** · 3rd September 2009, 11:08

One thing I will give Lorenzo is that he know's how to show off after he's won, Rossi doesn't do it so much as he used to so it's nice to see someone enjoying themself properly after winning a race!

**NinjaBoy** · 3rd September 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by wharfy

- unless someone makes him an offer he can't refuse...

You mean like the 15Million Euros that Ducati offered !

Originally Posted by 325rocket

Do they have “team orders” in motogp like they do in rally driving?
It must make them (Yamaha) pretty nervous when they’re going head to head like that.
Remember when Pedrosa took out Hayden?

Probably the only team order is don't take each other out

**Robert Taylor** · 3rd September 2009, 18:55

Originally Posted by Brett

Sorry to be all 'original' but I am a pretty diehard Rossi fan. However I would really really like to see Lorenzo start beating Rossi a bit.
There is no doubt that Lorenzo has a bit of experience to gain, his lowside at Bruno was a classic example of Rossi putting the pressure on and making Lorenzo snap, so he definitely has some learning to do. But he is showing some brilliant talent and I don't think Yamaha appreciate him enough.

Rossi is getting old now for a moto GP rider and only has a few seasons left, I reckon Lorenzo could easily become the next big thing.

Well theyve both got character in spades and ride on my favoured brands of bike and suspension. All power to them!