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Valencia: Jorge Lorenzo calls 'exceptional' press conference

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Valencia: Jorge Lorenzo calls 'exceptional' press conference

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Jorge Lorenzo looks set to announce MotoGP future on the eve of this weekend's Valencia season finale...

Jorge Lorenzo is set to make a major announcement after calling an 'exceptional' press conference this afternoon, on the eve of the Valencia MotoGP season finale.

The triple MotoGP champion's future has been the subject of intense speculation after a nightmare debut season at Repsol Honda, marred by a string of injuries and lack of confidence in the RC213V.

The Spaniard, a best of eleventh place and no higher than 14th since back fractures at Assen in June, will be joined by Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta for the 3pm press conference.

The natural assumption is that Lorenzo will announce he is not serving the second year of his HRC contract and - given Ezpeleta's presence - plans to retire from MotoGP.

A less likely possibility is that the 32-year-old has decided on a sabbatical, to regain physical fitness before a return to action in 2021, when all the top seats are currently vacant.

Lorenzo's early Repsol exit would mean HRC need a replacement to partner reigning world champion Marc Marquez next season.

Johann Zarco, who has done an impressive job during two stand-in rides at LCR Honda, is the leading candidate.

Other options would include moving either Cal Crutchlow or regular LCR team-mate Takaaki Nakagami to the official team, in which case Zarco would fill the void, or promoting test rider Stefan Bradl.

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/933637/1/jorge-lorenzo-calls-exceptional-press-conference
 
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Lorenzo will have regrets if he doesn't have them already. Wondering what he could have done if he stayed at Yamaha instead of going to Ducati then HRC... that's something that will likely haunt him. In the moment (while taking things for granted) it seem like a good idea to leave, that was likely a decision influenced by emotions... it was the wrong decision. Oh well, he's still proved that when everything goes right for him he's likely the fastest rider we've seen. Can't take that away from him.
 
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Saddened that he retires on a low note, but glad he gets to retire on his own decision. He admitted that the hill was too tall and he didn't have the motivation to climb it so respect to him for making the decision.

He leaves a lasting legacy to the sport, Vamos Jorge! You will be missed champion.
 
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moto vudu said:
Lorenzo will have regrets if he doesn't have them already. Wondering what he could have done if he stayed at Yamaha instead of going to Ducati then HRC... that's something that will likely haunt him. In the moment (while taking things for granted) it seem like to good idea to leave, that was likely a decision influenced by emotions... it was the wrong decision. Oh well, he's still proved that when everything goes right for him he's likely the fastest rider we've seen. Can't take that away from him.
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His battle with Marquez in Austria 2018 was a masterclass in racecraft.
 
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Well.. that's it. I remember when Lorenzo said he had self love when signed with Honda, departing with Ducati.

Maybe he meant masochist love or something like that.

He also revealed he said to Puig he won't regret signing Lorenzo, LoL.

Lorenzo has such a big mouth and pride. Look at where his pride took him. He was humiliated so much, enough to say enough.

But I really learned to like this guy, his courage and determination. I'm sad he is going fish with Stoner. Two legends.
 
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Lorenzo will have regrets if he doesn't have them already. Wondering what he could have done if he stayed at Yamaha instead of going to Ducati then HRC... that's something that will likely haunt him. In the moment (while taking things for granted) it seem like to good idea to leave, that was likely a decision influenced by emotions... it was the wrong decision. Oh well, he's still proved that when everything goes right for him he's likely the fastest rider we've seen. Can't take that away from him.
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I am gutted he's leaving but he was never faster than Stoner.
 
He's an odd one. I've always admired his determination in the face of adversity. More than others, he's been subject to periods of mental 'meltdown' during which he was unrecognizable. But he'd pick himself up, pull himself together and soon enough, be winning again. Shouldn't that count for something? I don't glorify any of those guys, but do appreciate the physical bravery, skill, and focus required to compete. FWLIW, Jorge gets an 'Attaboy' from this fool.
 
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Now Ducati can offer him consultant job as they did with Stoner. If he falls for it then he will learn Ducati does not listen, as they did with Stoner. And then he can quit, as did Stoner. And then they can go fishing with Stoner and live happily ever after without MotoGP frenzy. Eh?
 
good career, he won his championships, then got his payday from Ducati, thats quite rare in this business.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up working with Ducati in some capacity.
 

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