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Jorge Lorenzo Q&A: When a MotoGP champion tried F1

Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo swapped two wheels for four when he tried out a Mercedes Formula 1 car at Silverstone in October. The Spaniard, thanks to his sponsor Monster Energy, was able to achieve his dream of sampling grand prix machinery when he tested Lewis Hamilton's title-winning Mercedes W05 at the British Grand Prix venue. After the conclusion of his MotoGP season, Lorenzo then appeared in Abu Dhabi to watch the F1 title finale as a guest of Mercedes. He found time during the weekend to catch up with Motorsport.com to discuss his experiences at Silverstone in more depth. How did the test go? "The power of the engine was amazing, but especially the grip in the...
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