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Lorenzo: "Huge" chance of losing ride led me to contact Honda

Jorge Lorenzo says he reached out to Honda for the 2019 MotoGP season after realising there was a "huge" likelihood that Ducati would not re-sign him. Lorenzo joined Ducati on a two-year deal in 2017 and was widely expected to sign another contract with the Italian manufacturer – but a difficult start to his second season saw renewal talks postponed as he searched for an on-track breakthrough. Lorenzo insists he had his mind set on staying with Ducati but says the manufacturer's intention to replace him became evident in the aftermath of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans. This led to Lorenzo making contact with Honda, and shortly after claiming a shock first win with Ducati at...
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