2013 Sachsenring MotoGP FP1 Result: Lorenzo Resumes His Charge

Could it be that Jorge Lorenzo's broken and plated collarbone will prove to be a greater disappointment to his rivals than the World Champion? The first MotoGP practice at the German Grand Prix certainly indicates that possibility. Lorenzo set the fast lap early in the session and kept upping the pace throughout to grab the top spot with a 1.22'047.

Championship rival Dani Pedrosa finished second with the newly invigorated Valentino Rossi in third. Rossi held second much of the session but was pipped by Honda rider at the end. Still, both were two-tenths behind Lorenzo.

And while Yamaha and Honda continue their podium war, things remain bleak for Ducati. Three of the Italian bikes had issues at turn 11, the fast right- hander that drops into the waterfall. Both Andreas -- Dovizioso (10th) and Iannone (12th) -- crashed there. And Nicky Hayden (8th) saved a massive tank slapper but immediately pulled into the pits afterward.

Rookie Marc Marquez led much of the early session and but finished fourth.

Results:

Race Details

Round Number:

8

2013

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