Jorge Lorenzo retires after collision in Porsche Supercup debut

Jorge Lorenzo’s first race in the Porsche Supercup ended early after a collision with another car.
Jorge Lorenzo, Qatar MotoGP, 6 March
Jorge Lorenzo, Qatar MotoGP, 6 March

The MotoGP legend was representing Huber Racing in Monaco on Sunday when he was unable to avoid contact with ꧃Alessandro Ghiretti, who had spun.

Lorenzo▨ dragged his 911 GT3 Cup back to the pits where his race came to a premature conclusion.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Harry King, in the BWT Lechner Racing car, won the race ahead of pole-sitter Larry෴ ten Voorde.

Lorenzo, the three-time MotoGP champion who has now switched to four-wheel racin🙈g, was competing in the Porsche Supercup for the first time.

Last season he raced iಌn the Porsche Carrera Cup ⭕Italia.

He qualified for Sunday’s race🌃, which came ahead of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix,ꦍ in 24th.

“I prepared for this race by 🦹playing video games and in the simulator,” he tease🤡d. 

“So basically I know where the corners are. 

“But of course, it’s something very different to drive a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup on this unique racetrack.💎 I have to admit, it’s tougher than I expected.&nbs🎃p;

“The smallest mistake and you end up in the crash barrier. Nevertheless, it is a terrific feeling to ex🔯perience this incomparable at🍒mosphere and the fans in the packed grandstands.”

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