Jorge Lorenzo says his soft rear tyre gamble was the decisive factor in his victory in the opening round of the 2016 MotoGP World Championship in the Qatar night race. The Movistar Yamaha rider began his title defence in emphatic fashion as he took over from the Ducati of Andrea Dovizioso on lap nine and grew stronger and stronger as the race entered the final phase, eventually opening a lead of two seconds which he held until the chequered flag. Lorenzo made a late call to run the soft rear Michelin instead of the medium compound after struggling for pace in morning warm-up compared to some of his main rivals. In the end it was a decision that paid dividends as the Mallorcan trumpeted his...
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