Jorge Lorenzo described his battle with Yamaha teammate Valentino Rossi on his way to victory in last weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix as one of the toughest of his career. The Spaniard secured a fourth successive win at Barcelona, albeit in less dominant style than at Jerez, Le Mans and Mugello as Rossi was able to put Lorenzo under serious pressure in the final third of the race. Having a lead of two seconds reduced to eight tenths at the chequered flag, Lorenzo subsequently revealed in the post-race press conference that he was having to take considerable risks in order to keep Rossi at arm's length. “It was one of my hardest races, especially the last 10 laps,” said Lorenzo, whose...
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