As far as Honda are concerned, that is the best race Lorenzo has had all season, couldn't ask for a better partner and team rider.
He did take out most of MM opposition so I suppose that could make him a team rider, Dani P was a better team rider
Smith has been given a three place grid drop for knocking his team mate off causing him a knee injury. Ironically Smith could ride in place of Aleix if he’s unfit for the next round ! https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/923179/1/smith-punished-crash-injures-teammate-espargaro#comments
Twitter report that Aleix has a broken Femur must have taken a huge hit from Smith’s bike. I bet management at Aprilia are fuming.
