Stoner & Lorenzo fought Assen Podium

Casey Stoner

Jorge Lorenzo

Sign In mid 2011 season, two teams MotoGP, Repsol Honda and Yamaha, began to heat up the competition. Casey Stoner Honda and Yamaha are represented are represented equally Jorge Lorenzo targeting the podium in the MotoGP Dutch TT Assen Circuit, Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Stoner is still topped the standings with 116 points was sure to win his fifth victory this season. Australian rider was also optimistic on the RC212V motor performance in Assen.

"I believe the RC212V will work well because it has performed satisfactorily in all the circuits this season. We will work hard on the bike and compete to win again," Stoner said as quoted by The Star, Friday, June 24, 2011.

While Lorenzo is also targeting the same thing as a 'gift' birthday Yamaha to 50. In addition, Assen is a circuit favorite. "This year was special because we came here (Assen) celebrates 50th anniversary," said Lorenzo.

"We are now in second place standings and came here hoping to put pressure on the leader (Stoner)."
However, saying they have not proven when the first Free Practice session on 23 June. Stoner just sitting at number three with a time of 1 minute 49.527 seconds. While Lorenzo is ranked fifth with 1 minute 49.995 seconds.

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