The Grand Prix of the Americas Austin followed a meeting in Argentina where controversies flourished. At the top of the bickering, we find this clash, both on the track and behind the scenes, between Valentino Rossi and Marquez. The two men left Termas de Rio Hondo without the slightest point and, in Texas, the Honda official did not miss the opportunity to ride on a track that fits him like a glove to regain his health. And for Rossi? According to Charles Pernat, the Doctor is the one who left the most feathers in Argentine history…
In Austin, Marc Márquez gave the representation that he has become accustomed to giving us since this route was included in the calendar. An ease that surprises each time, especially since no one really explains it. During this time, Valentino Rossi fought to take an honorable fourth place, nevertheless missing a podium on which we find the teammate Casa Particular in Viñales confirming a return to form for the Yamaha. The Doctor explains that he could not do better because of a hard front tire delivering sensations that were inciting to a certain extent. But on Tutomotoriweb, Charles Pernat has another version...
For the Italian observer, and also still manager of the troublemaker Iannone, third in Texas ahead of the Doctor, Vale's performance betrayed morale affected by the Argentine controversies: “ frankly, I didn't find the usual motivation in him. Marquez, on the other hand, was three times more determined than usual. Valentino looked exhausted to me and I think he had one of the worst races of his career. He didn't collapse, but Marquez gave him 10s and his teammate 5s ».
« To me this shows that he didn't have the usual motivation. I am convinced that the controversy between him and Márquez and everything that followed tired him out. Even during the tests, I felt like I was seeing another Valentino. This was confirmed during the race. I don't believe in the tire excuse because his teammate had the same one and he did better with it. I hope this is just a slump. ».
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