Marquez outduels Lorenzo in Indy

By: Cycle Canada Published on 10 August 2015

Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez got the better of Movistar Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday. 

Though Marquez started from pole, it was Lorenzo who led into the first corner and for much of the race, Marquez content to stalk his fellow Spaniard from second. Then, with a handful of laps remaining, Marquez made his move and took the lead and held on for the remainder of the race to beat Lorenzo by 0.688 seconds. Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha) took third a thrilling battle with Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda), Rossi finishing 5.966 seconds off the winning pace. For full results from Indy, click here.

Rossi still leads the overall MotoGP standings with 195 points, though teammate Lorenzo is close behind with 186. A strong string of performances sees Marquez climb to third overall with 139 points.

The next round of MotoGP goes August 16 at Brno, Czech Republic.

RECENT ARTICLES



Archives – Late Summer Adventures with the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS


Archives – Better dry and wet grip and a new patter design for Bridgestone’s new S23.


Archives – South Africa on a motorcycle – Part Two


Dates Confirmed for Indian Riders Fest 2027 After Successful 125th Anniversary Celebration


MV AGUSTA: CLARIFICATION REGARDING RECENT REPORTS


Yamaha Launches NEW 2027 WR450F CONTROLLED CONFIDENCE