Marko Hanželic
Valentino Rossi experienced one of the best racing weekends in Barcelona this season MotoGP. After excellent results in training, the Italian drove to the front row in the qualifications and drove in the leading group in the race together with the team's racers. Petronas Yamaha, Fabio Quartararojem in Franco Morbidelli.
But everything is beautiful in Montmel for the legendary Italian it only lasted until the second bend of the 16th round, when a fall and dreams of a podium followed and even a possible victory was for Rossija the end. “It’s a shame because it was a wonderful weekend for me. I've been fast since Friday. We were able to improve the motorcycle a bit more at the end of the week. I was fast, ”he said, looking back at the weekend. “Of course, I could have qualified for the podium, which was our goal. I don’t know what’s been going on in the last few rounds. Everyone, especially Quartararo, was much slower. ”
Choice of tires was in Barcelona particularly critical. Due to the low temperatures, most of them started the race with soft tires in the front and rear, including Rossi. “At first we drove very softly. We were fast, but I tried to be very gentle with the front and rear tires. I knew we would suffer towards the end of the race, ” he remarked Red.
She was in Barcelona in game also wins? “Fabio, Franco and I were the fastest drivers in the first part of the race. We were close together. Maybe Fabio was a little faster. But by the end of the race, the tire had deteriorated significantly. Quartararo also lost a lot in the last rounds. If there was a win in the game, we will never know because I fell, ” he commented Red.
