The demand of the two official riders has been the same for two seasons already and it runs like clockwork: Yamaha engineers must put their noses to the wheel so that their M1 regains its former splendor. The problem is that this doesn't seem to bother these engineers any more, while the competition continues to advance and, therefore, move away. After Catalonia, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales brought it back, just in case…
So of course, the tests which followed the Catalan Grand Prix which was promised to be interesting for Iwata's troops if Lorenzo and his Honda had not passed by, ended with a Casa Particular in Viñales on your mind. And one Red fourteenth, but both pilots commented favorably on their work. Viñales felt the front of his machine better while Rossi, although satisfied, did not get excited by launching into projections for 2020...
The engine remains the problem. The Doctor comments: “ I don't like looking back. I am mainly interested in the future. And it's no secret that we are technically in a difficult situation at Yamaha. The Yamaha factory needs to work harder if it wants to be competitive. Because the level of competition is very high. I am convinced that I am in good shape, that I can keep up with the pace, that I can prepare perfectly for races with my team. And with my experience we can be competitive if we have the right bike ».
In echo, Casa Particular in Viñales adds: “sIf we want to rebuild a winning bike, we have to work again and again. I have the desire to win races. I will never lose this mentality. I have a lot of confidence in myself ».
Fortunately for Yamaha, Fabio Qartararro shines and plays the tree that hides the forest…
