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Jorge Lorenzo has spoken about his new partnership with Maverick Vinales
Three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has compared his new relationship with Maverick Vinales to that of Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed in the Rocky films. Lorenzo recently announced that he would be Vinales’ rider coach for the 2026 MotoGP season. The two riders have a history, as Vinales replaced Lorenzo at Yamaha when the latter signed for Ducati. Lorenzo expressed his hopes to help Vinales achieve success on the track, emphasizing the importance of technical support during early tests. Despite living in Dubai and not attending every race, Lorenzo aims to make a positive impact on Vinales’ performance. Their collaboration has drawn attention, with Lorenzo drawing parallels to the motivation seen in the Rocky movies.
