Lorenzo completed down in 13th on his first outing as a Repsol Honda in Qatar final month, and adopted that up with 12th place in final weekend’s Termas de Rio Hondo race.
The Spaniard remains to be affected by the after-effects of accidents sustained in Qatar and admitted that he would not be risking a crash in Argentina with a purpose to keep wholesome for upcoming races.
Lorenzo’s sluggish begin to the 12 months mirrors his two campaigns with Ducati, though his present tally of seven factors is greater than he scored on the similar stage within the season in each 2017 and ’18.
Speaking in a press convention organised by sponsor Estrella Galicia in Sao Paulo, Argentina GP winner Marquez stated Honda had not anticipated such a tricky begin for its new begin signing.
Asked how lengthy it is going to be earlier than Lorenzo joins the lead struggle, Marquez replied: “I don’t know.
“The reality is that Jorge is a really peculiar rider. He is a really meticulous, all the time going deep within the particulars. He likes to have all of the issues in the suitable place, and when this occurs he’s very quick.
“He already proved that he’s quick. If he may be quick in each circuit to struggle for the championship, it is going to be harder. But I’m positive that he shall be quick.
“When will this occur? I don’t know. I feel bodily he’s very robust now. You don’t have to be at 100 % [fitness] to go together with a motorcycle to 100 %.
“But at this moment his learning process has been harder than what Honda expected.”
Lorenzo revealed he had unintentionally engaged the pit limiter initially of the Argentina race, and his subsequent progress was hampered by a disintegrating handlebar grip.
Team boss Alberto Puig says Honda is now resigned to the primary half of the season being wanted for Lorenzo to completely become familiar with the RC213V bike.
“With Jorge, the plan [in Argentina] was to start well at the beginning and then use his strong points the first laps and try to settle into his pace, but he had a problem and this ruined his race,” stated Puig.
“In Jorge’s case we understand the first part of the season won’t be easy but we hope and expect once he gets used to this bike he will fight again for the top position.”
Jorge Lorenzo, Repsol Honda Team
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