Despite his disappointment at having retired from a Barcelona Grand Prix where he had forgotten that the best could be the enemy of the good, Valentino Rossi still had the strength to be humorous. The Doctor had decided to go for his second place, ensuring his 200rd career podium, a Fabio Quartararo leader on the same Yamaha as his. We know the rest, while before getting there, he had to bring one of his academicians and his future teammate at Petronas Franco Morbidelli into line. Students who are now so many adversaries to beat. So why stick with one more in 2021?.
Valentino Rossi saw in Misano 1 two of his students get on the podium with Morbidely et bagnaia. The Doctor also has a talented half-brother in the person of Luca marini. The latter won in Barcelona, further asserting himself as the favorite for the world title. A good period which gives him credit when he knocked on Ducati's door to join MotoGP in 2021…
“Luca consoled me for my mistake”
A prospect hoped for by the eldest of the family, even if, in Barcelona, he had fun making people believe that he did not want this promotion… “ Luca's victory is very positive and can help me digest my mistake », Commented Vale. “ He was impressive on Sunday, in fact all weekend. He really impressed me: the way he rides the bike is like a machine. He didn't make a mistake. Luca was seen up close from the Lowes dash cam, and his driving style is perfect ».
An efficiency that worries you, the proof… “ I can only congratulate him and I hope that he will not find a place in MotoGP for next year, but that he will stay in Moto2 », Said the 41-year-old pilot. Comments to be taken, obviously, in second degree…
