Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi leads Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso, GO&FUN Gresini Honda’s Alvaro Bautista and Ducati Team’s Nicky Hayden2013 Qatar MotoGP VideoWith smooth lines and patience, Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo struck first Sunday during the first round of 18 in the 2013 MotoGP Championship.
The two-time MotoGP Champion began from the pole, got to turn one of 16 first at Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar, and led all 22 laps.The YZR-M1 rider took the victory ahead of teammate Valentino Rossi and the rookie Marc Marquez on the Repsol Honda RC213V.Attahed above are video highlights of 2013 Qatar MotoGP. For a review, including full results and point standings, click here.
This week, Senior Editor Nic de Sena rides the all new Ducati Monster. Big changes have been made by Ducati–has the company ruined the considerable heritage of the iconic Monster–or are the changes worth it? In the second part of the show, we chat with Nick Ienatsch, Founder and Head Instructor at the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He says: “We aim to change your riding life by introducing you to Champions Habits: The techniques, approaches, skills, and the mindsets of the best riders in the world. These Champions Habits are the foundation of safety and consistency to whatever speed you ride, in any venue on any bike. Street riders, this is just as much for you as track riders. The best way to make safe riders is to make good riders.“ We hope you enjoy this episode!
