Valentino Rossi had the time to properly summarize a Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez where he expected a lot from his Yamaha. Coming off two podiums in three races, the Doctor wanted, in Andalusia, to assess his real chances of competing for a tenth title. And he saw. Starting thirteenth, he finished sixth while Marc Marquez has triumphed. His conclusion is therefore as frank as it is logical…
Valentino Rossi leaves Jerez with a touch of disappointment. Because he found a Yamaha still inhabited by its faults. Watered down, certainly, but still present. In comments relayed by Tutomotoriweb, He specifies : " Honestly, I expected to get better, but there are positive things. In fact, I was 25 seconds faster than last year and my gap with the winner is smaller. We are stronger, even if we finished worse overall. But it was because several falls had worked in our favor ».
Valentino Rossi then continued: “ we know the road is long and complicated, but at least we can fight. In recent years the new parts that came in didn't work and Zarco was faster than us. This is because the older parts were better than what was offered to us ».
Finally, the Yamaha rider concluded: “lThe problem is Marquez, who is very fast and, if he hadn't crashed in Austin, he would have even more of an advantage. He is the best rider with the best bike. We can't say anything about him because the other Honda doesn't win ».
