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On the race circuit in Le Mans on Sunday (23/05/2010), Lorenzo emerged as champion with a record time of 44 minutes 29.114 seconds, took 28 rounds. He was five seconds ahead of Rossi who had to settle for second place.
Rossi was in front after the race started, securing its position as holder of pole position. But he kept being followed Lorenzo, who with his aggressive style continues to put pressure on The Doctor.
The duel between them began to happen very strict on the seventh lap, where Lorenzo Rossi had followed two consecutive times at close range, but the defending champions could retaliate.
New on lap-11 Lorenzo attack could no longer managed by Rossi, who apparently is still bothered by his shoulder condition that has not recovered completely.
The Spaniard went on to establish the speed and position. Three laps later he was giving a distance of three seconds on Rossi. Since it looks difficult to pursue and eventually did manage to touch the finish line as the best.
Thus Lorenzo has won two of three races this season, and is entitled to lead the standings. Got his first win in the second series in Jerez, Spain, whereas in the series opener in Qatar, he also climbed the podium in second place under Rossi.
The third podium at Le Mans racing driver belonged to Andrea Dovizioso Honda. He gained the place after winning a tight race in last lap-lap with Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden. This is number two for the third podium after receiving the first Dovizioso at Losail.
Pedrosa should be satisfied with 11 points on ranked fifth behind Hayden. In the second series in Jerez Pedrosa failed to win because successful passed by Lorenzo on lap-last lap while leading the race early on.
Casey Stoner's misfortune experienced by the only outstanding on the track in less than three laps. He had fallen into the actual position without the pressure - and instantly KO. Loris Capirossi and Ben Spies also out, like three weeks ago at Jerez.
French MotoGP results:
1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 44m29.114s
2. Valentino Rossi Yamaha + 5.672s
3. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 7.872s
4. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 9.346s
5. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 12.613s
6. Marco Melandri Honda Gresini + 21.918s
7. Randy de Puniet Honda LCR + 29.288s
8. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati + 33.128s
9. Aleix Espargaro Pramac Ducati + 33.493s
10. Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli + 33.805s
11. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda + 34.346s Interwetten
12. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha + 37.123s
13. Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac + 55.061s
Did not finish
Loris Capirossi Suzuki 6 laps
Ben Spies Tech 3 Yamaha 6 laps
Casey Stoner Ducati 2 laps
Standings
1. Jorge Lorenzo 70
2. Valentino Rossi 61
3. Andrea Dovizioso 42
4. Dani Pedrosa 40
5. Nicky Hayden 39
6. Randy de Puniet 26
7. Marco Melandri 21
8. Colin Edwards 16
9. Marco Simoncelli 16
10. Hector Barbera 15
11. Hiroshi Aoyama 13
12. Mika Kallio 12
13. Ben Spies 11
14. Casey Stoner 11
15. Aleix Espargaro 8
16. Loris Capirossi 7
17. Alvaro Bautista 6
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