Lorenzo on track in India
2010 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo gave a thumbs up to the Buddh International Circuit on Wednesday, after becoming the first
MotoGP rider to lap the track during a visit to India.
Lorenzo, who rides for the Yamaha factory team, is in India participating in Yamaha promotional events, which include a stop at India's
Auto Expo to meet fans and press and a visit to the new track on the outskirts of New Delhi. After a lap of the circuit aboard a Yamaha R15,
Lorenzo held a short press conference at the track.
The world-class circuit, which hosted India’s first Formula 1 race last year, impressed the 24-year-old Spaniard, who remarked:
"The track is very modern and wide. I hope that MotoGP can race here very soon. I think it is quite prepared and ready to be on the
calendar. I believe it will be exciting to ride with many overtaking opportunities."
"It’s been great to visit the Buddh circuit today. The Indian people I have met have been very kind and gentle, I would like to
see more of India in the future with more time; we didn’t get to see so much in just two days here," said Lorenzo. "I am looking
forward to exploring the country and the entire MotoGP paddock wants a race to happen in India soon."
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