Nothing really seems to be going well for Valentino Rossi anymore. Reading the rankings for this first day of the Spanish Grand Prix and listening to his comments, we end up wondering how far the Doctor wants to make his ordeal live. The nine-time World Champion is this Friday evening, antepenultimate on a track in Jerez where he has seven victories and five other podiums. He has almost 1s5 back from the leader and he is also far from the other Yamahas…
The affairs of Valentino Rossi did not settle down during this Friday in Jerez. The one who only has 4 points on the clock after three races can be found in the depths of the ranking when it comes time to take stock of the day. And his analysis is not very engaging for the rest of the events. Because he tested two bikes with different settings, but the result remained very similar. A difficult situation as the Doctor himself pointed out. “ I'm not happy, unfortunately we weren't fast, I'm a little better on race pace, but not much. I still suffer from the usual rear grip issues, the bike spins and I'm not fast ».
Valentino Rossi: “It’s a difficult situation”
« In my fastest lap I also went on the green, but that wouldn't have changed things much, I would have only gained 2/3 positions. It's a difficult situation, I don't feel the pressure for next year, but it's no fun to drive that way, we need results he acknowledges.
« We tested two different bikes, but the result is very similar, I have no rear grip. Jerez is a track that doesn't have a lot of grip, but it should improve as the days go by. With my chief mechanic we have changed the method compared to the time when I was with Galbusera, I am more focused on driving but we are not fast. Now the tires are very soft, while I always preferred a hard tire, but it's not only a question of tires but also of adjustment and riding style. Saturday we will try other things to improve the situation ". Given the state of the place, it would take a miracle...
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