Jorge Lorenzo, Toni ElÃas and Marc Márquez were congratulated in person by the Spanish monarch for their achievements in winning the World titles in each of the three MotoGP World Championship categories in 2010 this Wednesday. King Don Juan Carlos of Spain welcomed the three Spanish riders to his residence the Zarzuela Palace, where he personally congratulated MotoGP World Champion Lorenzo, Moto2 title holder ElÃas and 125cc Champion Márquez in front of an audience which included former rider Ãngel Nieto. After official photographs were taken Don Juan Carlos discussed the trio’s accomplishments with them, in the presence of Spanish Secretary for Sport, Jaime Lissavetzky. Also in attendance at the palace for the event were Sporting General Director Albert Soler, Motorcycling Federation President Joan Moreta, Catalunya Motorcycling Federation President Ãngel Viladoms, and Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Both the King and the Prince of Asturias followed the three riders’ respective seasons with great interest, Don Juan Carlos attending the Aragón GP last September whilst Don Felipe took in the season finale at Valencia in November
King Don Juan Carlos Of Spain Congratulates World Champions
King Don Juan Carlos Of Spain Congratulates World Champions
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