MotoGP title leader Valentino Rossi isn't writing off rival Jorge Lorenzo's challenge at Motegi this week, despite his shoulder injury. The Italian said he would have to wait until Friday's opening practice to get a proper idea of the impact the injury could have. Lorenzo hurt his left shoulder when he fell while training on a minibike. While X-rays have ruled out a fracture or the need for surgery, the Spaniard admits to feeling some pain, but Rossi is taking nothing for granted as he looks to protect his 14-point lead in the title race over the coming weeks. “Sincerely for me it is impossible to know [how much the injury will affect Lorenzo],” said Rossi. “Also because I think...
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