Monday, 5th May 2008

Jorge Lorenzo failed to finish on the podium for the first time in his MotoGP career at round four, in China, on Sunday - but described his fourth place as 'like a victory' under the circumstances.

"I didn't have any pain in my arms today so hopefully the recent operation has been a success. Now I'm flying back to Barcelona to have treatment on my ankles and I will do everything I can to be back to my physical best in Le Mans. I want to thank Michelin, because my tyres were very good today, as well as Yamaha and all of my guys. I've had a great 21st birthday!" he declared.

"Jorge did an incredible job today, I don't think that anyone expected him to do this well after what happened on Friday and in his current physical condition," underlined team manager Daniele Romagnoli. "We were luckily able to find a good set-up very quickly despite missing out on the first day, and overall I think that we can be very happy with a job well done."

Rossi's victory over Pedrosa means that Lorenzo only dropped seven points to his fellow Spaniard, with whom he had been tied for the championship lead heading into the event.

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