On May 8, 2016, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi, who race for the EXEDY-sponsored Movistar YAMAHA MotoGP team, pulled of another one-two finish at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France, which was held at Bugatti Circuit.
Jorge Lorenzo (center) with teammate Valentino Rossi (left)
Lorenzo, who started the race from pole position, was off to a great start with a 0.4 lead after his first lap. He maintained his lead, leaving all the other racers behind and staying in first from start to finish, which ultimately led to his second victory for the season. Due to this latest win, Lorenzo now stands at the top of the rider standings.
Jorge Lorenzo
Valentino Rossi started the race in 7th, but gave hot pursuit to Lorenzo, reaching 2nd place by the middle of the race. He showcased a splendid performance, finishing the race in second and netting his team their second consecutive one-two victory.
Valentino Rossi
Race | Date | Lorenzo | Rossi | |
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Round 1 | Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar | March 20th | 1st | 4th |
Round 2 | Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina | April 3rd | DNF | 2nd |
Round 3 | Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas | April 10th | 2nd | DNF |
Round 4 | Gran Premio Red Bull de Espana | April 24th | 2nd | 1st |
Round 5 | Monster Energy Grand Prix de France | May 8th | 1st | 2nd |
Round 6 | Gran Premio d'Italia TIM | May 22nd | ||
Round 7 | Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya | June 5th | ||
Round 8 | Motul TT Assen | June 26th | ||
Round 9 | GoPro Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland | July 17th | ||
Round 10 | NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand Prix von Osterreich | August 14th | ||
Round 11 | HJC Helmets Grand Prix ?eske Republiky | August 21st | ||
Round 12 | Octo British Grand Prix | September 4th | ||
Round 13 | Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini | September 11th | ||
Round 14 | Gran Premio Movistar de Aragon | September 25th | ||
Round 15 | Motul Grand Prix of Japan | October 16th | ||
Round 16 | Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix | October 23rd | ||
Round 17 | Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix | October 30th | ||
Round 18 | Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana | November 13th |
For more details, please check out Movistar YAMAHA MotoGP's official website: http://www.yamahamotogp.com