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aprile 10, 2016 - Yamaha Racing

Movistar Yamaha Secure Front Row in Scorching Texas Qualifying

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Movistar #yamaha #motogp riders #jorgelorenzo and #valentinorossi made it count in a heated qualifying session this afternoon, scoring second and third respectively on the front row of the grid for tomorrow's Grand Prix of the Americas.

A determined build up in pace beginning from yesterday's free practice sessions by Movistar #yamaha #motogp riders #jorgelorenzo and #valentinorossi saw the pair fly to second and third respectively this afternoon in qualifying at the COTA circuit for tomorrow's Grand Prix of the Americas.

Lorenzo was straight to business in the 15 minute qualifying heat, first out on track and head down to put the first time on the board, slotting in at the top with a 2'03.613s lap. The Spaniard then returned immediately to the pits to evaluate his next move. It took until eight minutes remaining on the clock for rival Marc Marquez to challenge for the top spot, motivating Lorenzo to return to the track with a fresh rear to accept the challenge. He was immediately able to raise his game, scoring a 2'03.257s in the hunt for pole, coming just 0.069 from the front man. The time was to stand to the end of the session, keeping Lorenzo on the front row in second place for tomorrow's race and very much within reach of his rival on pole.

Teammate Rossi chose to hold back at the start of the qualifying session, allowing the field to move out and ahead to provide clear space for his high speed run. The first shot on qualifying rubber got the Italian nine-time world champion up to speed, taking a 2'05.780s lap. Having warmed up Rossi then put the hammer down and shot up the top ranking to take third with 2'04.355s effort. With six minutes to go he then returned to the pits for new rubber before making a final challenge. Whilst in the pits, fellow Italian Andrea Ianonne had moved up to take third, bumping Rossi down to fourth. The move was quickly rebuffed with Rossi striking back in the last moments of the session, dropping under the '04 mark with a 2'03.664s to retake his front row slot alongside his teammate Lorenzo for the big show tomorrow.

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