JORGE LORENZO took another step towards clinching the 2010 MotoGP World Championship by winning this year's USGP from Laguna Seca.
The Spaniard triumphed following Dani Pedrosa's exit from the race; the Repsol Honda rider led from the start until crashing out while under pressure for the lead from Lorenzo.
After the race, Lorenzo said this:
"I am so happy to win here at Laguna Seca, it's something I've always dreamed of. I rode so well today, right on the limit and I had to push very hard to stay in touch with Dani. He is always so strong on race day but I knew if I kept the pressure on him then there was a chance he would make a mistake and I would be able to catch him. I'm sorry he crashed but from then on it was very easy for me because I had a big gap from Casey. I really enjoyed riding my M1! I have a big lead in the championship but there is half of the season left and it wouldn't be the first time a rider has lost the title with such a big lead, so we can't take anything for granted. I am really looking forward to some time to relax now after two very busy months. Thanks to everyone in my team for doing a brilliant job."
2010 Laguna Seca Race Results
1. Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha 43:54.873s
2. Casey Stoner Ducati + 3.517s
3. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha + 13.420s
4. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 14.188s
5. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 14.601s
6. Ben Spies Tech 3 Yamaha + 19.037s
7. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha + 40.721s
8. Marco Melandri Gresini Honda + 47.219s
9. Loris Capirossi Suzuki + 52.812s
10. Mika Kallio Pramac Ducati + 52.814s
11. Roger Lee Hayden LCR Honda + 1m14.089s
12. Alex de Angelis Interwetten Honda + 1m14.666s
DNF:
Aleix Espargaro Pramac Ducati 28 laps
Marco Simoncelli Gresini Honda 18 laps
Dani Pedrosa Honda 11 laps
Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati 3 laps
Alvaro Bautista Suzuki 3 laps
