Ben Spies, who was recently confirmed by Yamaha as the one who will replace Valentino Rossi for 2011, earned the best finish of his MotoGP career, coming in second place, right behind Pedrosa.
Jorge Lorenzo finished third, becoming the only MotoGP rider to finish on the podium in all three Red Bull Indianapolis GP races. He finished third in 2008 and won in 2009.
“I’m really happy with this win and it was an especially tough one because of the heat today. I didn’t make the perfect start but I was quite quick through the first few tight corners and stayed close to the leaders,” Pedrosa said after the race. “I’ve gone past the barrier of two MotoGP race wins in a season so I’m very happy. We are doing a good job and I hope we can maintain this momentum next weekend at Misano.”
“We can’t complain,” Spies said. “We came in and did better than I thought we were going to do. We got the pole yesterday and got out and had a good start today and led some laps. Didn’t set the world on fire, but we had a good pace. I’m happy for all the friends and family and fans that are here to get a second in the American Grand Prix for the first season.”
“I'm not happy with my race,” stated Lorenzo. “I didn't ride so well. The start didn't help me to make better. That's why I didn't feel so good with my physical condition, no? The third lap I was tired and I was not able to make the same pace as in practice. Anyway, this our worst result, and I think for Misano we will come back again, and we will see.”
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