It's arguable that Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo is the best of the next-gen riders in the premier class of motorcycle road racing. In fact, if not for the best of the current-gen riders still winning races (Valentino, obviously) Lorenzo would currently be first in the points standings.
Apparently, Malboro and Phillip Morris have noticed this as well and have made Lorenzo a 13 Million pound bumper deal to join the Ducati team if Stoner doesn't regain his fitness. The two-year deal was optioned out this week during the testing in Brno. The 22-year old Spaniard apparently acknowledged the Ducati option, but did not say whether or not he was seriously considering it, despite his issues with Yamaha.
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