Despite leaving MotoGP at the end of 2019, Jorge Lorenzo continues to keep an eye on the premier class. In fact, he is now a television commentator and has his own podcast, Dura la Vita, recently premiered.
The rider from Palma de Mallorca spoke to Mundo Deportivo about the trajectory MotoGP has been following: ‘They have done an excellent job to make the races more competitive every year. With the electronics and the single ECU, no manufacturer can stand out from the others in this aspect. They are offering concessions to some manufacturers and the tire is also unique’.
One controversial aspect was the introduction of Sprint races in 2023, and Lorenzo is one of those who believes this was a good move: ‘The implementation of Sprint races was another correct thing, as the audience enjoys another race’, he said.
Also, the proliferation of technological solutions in terms of aerodynamics on the bikes is subject to some criticism – some consider that it takes away some prominence from the riding. The three-time world champion of the premier class considers it important from the perspective of applying it to production bikes, but less positive for fans:
– Technology is important, as what is applied on the circuits ends up being applied to road bikes and is something positive when it comes to selling safer bikes. Therefore, if this stage of recent years has helped to evolve aerodynamic technology, let it be so that road bikes are a bit safer. But it is true that the spectator does not appreciate that the competition bikes look like a mini Formula 1 aesthetically and technologically. If by removing the wings less turbulence is generated, the riders have less difficulty in overtaking, and the bikes are a bit slower in the corners, we will all benefit.