Could things look better at the moment in MotoGP? Two former world champions tie for the lead in the series with seven rounds to go, and the defending champ is breathing down their neck and looking back to his best.

Impressive showings from Marc Marquez in Germany and the USA put real belief into everyone’s minds that he was more than capable of overhauling the deficit to the leaders, but the Czech GP has finally convinced me that the title is now Yamaha’s, however strong the number 93’s run-in becomes.

Although that is clear in my mind, I still don’t know which of the two Yamaha boys will be celebrating by the end of Valencia. Judging by Jorge Lorenzo’s performance in Brno, and knowing that the next few tracks are much to his liking, as well as set to feature the softer-edged Bridgestone tyres he prefers, then I’m leaning very much in the Mallorcan’s favour.

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