2015 MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins the French GP

Movistar Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo won the 2015 French Grand Prix, putting up a critics- silencing performance at Le Mans. The Spaniard began on P3 and made a good start after the lights went out. A momentary scrape with Iannone before turn one saw him push the Ducati rider into Marquez who was trying to pass Iannone on his left. They made contact, however, all the three riders made it through unscathed. Marquez made a daring move in C2, braked late , but ran wide on the exit, handing the lead to Lorenzo. From then on, Lorenzo , rode a flawless race to the finish.

Falling to P4 after the opening lap skirmish, pole sitter, Marc Marquez struggled for a major part of the race. He was losing pace gradually and fell within Valentino Rossi’s striking range. The Italian passed Marquez swiftly and began chasing the Ducati pair of …