Jorge Lorenzo takes a dominant victory for the fourth race in a row after holding off team-mate Valentino Rossi, while Marc Marquez crashed out for the third time this year.
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The result sees the gap at the top of the championship close to just one point, with Rossi still leading the way. Dani Pedrosa crossed the line third to complete the podium. Andrea Iannone was the highest placed Ducati, finishing in fourth ahead of Britain's Bradley Smith. Marc VDS Honda rider Scott Redding equalled his best ever finish, crossing the line in seventh place, behind Suzuki rookie Maverick Vinales.
Jorge Lorenzo said:
"The conditions were difficult as it was very hot, Valentino likes these conditions and performs better but it is the opposite for me. The bike was moving a lot but I didn't make any mistakes and the hard work paid off."
World champion Marc Marquez's poor season continued as he failed to finish for the second successive race, crashing out on the third lap while challenging Lorenzo for the lead. He was the only rider to come close to Lorenzo, but the factory Honda rider ran wide and fell in the gravel trap after nearly hitting Lorenzo.
Valentino Rossi said:
"This time I was happy with the bike. Starting on the third row meant that I lost time but I am pleased with my race and my speed was equal to Jorge's today and so now after seven races there is only one point between us so it should be interesting.
2015 Catalunya MotoGP - Overall Standings
1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 42m 53.208s
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 42m 54.093s
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 43m 12.663s
4. Andrea Iannone ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP15) 43m 18.133s
5. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 43m 20.990s
6. Maverick Viñales ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 43m 22.767s
7. Scott Redding GBR Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 43m 29.632s
8. Stefan Bradl GER Athina Forward Racing (Forward Yamaha) 43m 35.311s
9. Danilo Petrucci ITA Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP14.1) 43m 42.558s
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 43m 45.777s
11. Jack Miller AUS CWM LCR Honda (RC213V-RS)* 43m 46.874s
12. Eugene Laverty IRL Aspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS)* 43m 48.973s
13. Loris Baz FRA Athina Forward Racing (Forward Yamaha)* 43m 49.040s
14. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14 Open) 44m 2.245s
15. Alex De Angelis RSM E-Motion IodaRacing (ART) 44m 18.471s
16. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14 Open) +1 lap
Aleix Espargaro ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) DNF
Nicky Hayden USA Aspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS) DNF
Marco Melandri ITA Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) DNF
Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP15) DNF
Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) DNF
Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) DNF
Cal Crutchlow GBR CWM LCR Honda (RC213V) DNF
Yonny Hernandez COL Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP14.2) DNF
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The result sees the gap at the top of the championship close to just one point, with Rossi still leading the way. Dani Pedrosa crossed the line third to complete the podium. Andrea Iannone was the highest placed Ducati, finishing in fourth ahead of Britain's Bradley Smith. Marc VDS Honda rider Scott Redding equalled his best ever finish, crossing the line in seventh place, behind Suzuki rookie Maverick Vinales.
Jorge Lorenzo said:
Quote:
"The conditions were difficult as it was very hot, Valentino likes these conditions and performs better but it is the opposite for me. The bike was moving a lot but I didn't make any mistakes and the hard work paid off."
Valentino Rossi said:
Quote:
"This time I was happy with the bike. Starting on the third row meant that I lost time but I am pleased with my race and my speed was equal to Jorge's today and so now after seven races there is only one point between us so it should be interesting.
1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 42m 53.208s
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 42m 54.093s
3. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 43m 12.663s
4. Andrea Iannone ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP15) 43m 18.133s
5. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 43m 20.990s
6. Maverick Viñales ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 43m 22.767s
7. Scott Redding GBR Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 43m 29.632s
8. Stefan Bradl GER Athina Forward Racing (Forward Yamaha) 43m 35.311s
9. Danilo Petrucci ITA Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP14.1) 43m 42.558s
10. Alvaro Bautista ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 43m 45.777s
11. Jack Miller AUS CWM LCR Honda (RC213V-RS)* 43m 46.874s
12. Eugene Laverty IRL Aspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS)* 43m 48.973s
13. Loris Baz FRA Athina Forward Racing (Forward Yamaha)* 43m 49.040s
14. Mike Di Meglio FRA Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14 Open) 44m 2.245s
15. Alex De Angelis RSM E-Motion IodaRacing (ART) 44m 18.471s
16. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP14 Open) +1 lap
Aleix Espargaro ESP Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) DNF
Nicky Hayden USA Aspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS) DNF
Marco Melandri ITA Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) DNF
Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP15) DNF
Pol Espargaro ESP Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) DNF
Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) DNF
Cal Crutchlow GBR CWM LCR Honda (RC213V) DNF
Yonny Hernandez COL Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP14.2) DNF
News Source: https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/...8053--spt.html