The title acquired in Moto3, the crown taken in Moto2 and the coronation consummated in MotoGP, it is nothing to say that the Valencia Grand Prix which is announced this weekend does not seem of great interest. No pilot title is yet at stake for the latter. A first since 2012. However, Rossi assures that he has not yet finished the job.
Assured of world vice-champion status for the third time in a row, Red will not give up for this last of the year in MotoGP. Because there are still championships to conquer. That of the manufacturers for example, currently led by Honda by 21 points ahead of Yamaha. The Tokyo brand just needs one of its drivers to finish twelfth or better to claim its twenty-second crown. There is also that of teams. This time, it is Movistar Yamaha MotoGP which is ahead of the Repsol Honda Team. By 10 points.
Two objectives coveted by the two Japanese coats of arms. And Vale feels totally involved on the subject: “ we are still fighting for the constructor and team titles, so I will do my best to score as many points as possible » warns the Doctor who admits that it will not be simple: “ Valencia is always a special race for me because it's always a challenge. It's a track that doesn't work for me and where I've always had a little trouble. So I hope to be as strong as possible this weekend, work well with the team and get the best possible result ».
Indeed, the one who has as a teammate Casa Particular in Viñales in 2017 has not won on the Ricardo Tormo track since 2004. He is also the only competitor to have taken part in the seventeen previous editions of the Valencia Grand Prix. Honda is the manufacturer that has distinguished itself the most on this track during the MotoGP era. The Japanese brand has eight victories, compared to four for Yamaha and only two for Ducati.
