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Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo joined title-rival Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Karel Abraham and Yonny Hernandez at the press conference on Thursday before the Czech GP.

Casey Stoner has withdrawn from the event due to his injury suffered in the last round in the USA. Stoner has returned home to Australia for surgery and will miss up to three Grand Prix’s while recovering.

Lorenzo, who is currently leading the standings by 18 points, stated that while Stoner’s news may help him in a competitive sense, it is unwelcome news for all.

“It’s very bad news for the championship that Casey has retired from this race and the next two or three races,” said Lorenzo.

“It’s also bad that Nicky [Hayden] and Héctor [Barberá] aren’t going to race on Sunday. So wish all three a quick recovery, especially Casey, as he is a very tough competitor for me and for Dani, so without him the next races will not be the same.  For sure it will be easier for both of us to win races because Casey is always there; he’s very fast and very competitive.”

On the prospect of Brno, the Spaniard stated: “This is a very different track – much wider, the tarmac is different, so for sure my feeling on the bike will be too. But of course it’s going to be hard again, especially with Dani, but I think we can be more competitive than at Indianapolis.”

Repsol Honda Team’s Pedrosa, Lorenzo’s closest competitor, was equally downbeat on losing his teammate for a while.

“Obviously it’s bad news, especially for my team and for me,” said Pedrosa.

“Casey and me always push each other in every session. Being alone in the team, I have to push all I can. Brno is a track I like so I like riding here. Last year I made a mistake, but I’m happy to race here and I hope to do well.”

Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Dovizioso, who was yesterday confirmed as Valentino Rossi’s replacement in the Ducati Team for next year alongside Nicky Hayden.

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