The Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team and I have a long story together, a In FP2, Rossi lamented the fact he was unable to be ‘strong’ with the ‘soft front’ tyre as the reason why he was unable to improve for the top ten. It looks like the grip was not fantastic. MotoGP.com - Official Site 12:39 8-Apr-21 With the medium tyres in race pace I did some laps that are not so bad. "Those who want to race cannot go to birthdays or private parties. View our online Press Pack. MOTOGP legend Valentino Rossi has been slammed after taking a private jet to his girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello's 27th birthday. The nine-time world champion endured another tough day following a double header in Qatar that saw him claim only four points. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Portimão P12 Novembre 22/2020 - 04:17 PM. Spanish outlet Marca reported the iconic rider boarded a private jet to make sure he was present for Novello's special occasion. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The nine-time world champion was shaken when Franco Morbidelli’s Yamaha, travelling at 300km/h, flew across the track just in front of him. Valentino Rossi narrowly avoided being hit by an unmanned motorbike in a horror crash during the MotoGP in Austria on Sunday. The party was on October 13 and the nine-time world champion announced his positive test just two days later. Valentino Rossi admits being in a coronavirus lockdown for the past two months has given him a more relaxed perspective on retirement as he deliberates his MotoGP future beyond 2020. "During the winter test we tried the carbon swingarm. Valentino Rossi says his girlfriend was “destroyed” after seeing him narrowly escape from a terrifying MotoGP crash at the Austrian Grand Prix on the weekend. The move comes at Rossi's expense, although the 41-year-old has been guaranteed factory support by Yamaha should he choose to stay in MotoGP next year, as seems likely. Official: Valentino Rossi will also race in MotoGP in 2021 - also in the App MOTORCYCLE NEWS Click to Tweet There has been a long discussion about Valentino Rossi’s future in MotoGP. I used the soft front but I was a bit in trouble and I was not able to push at 100%. He said: "Everyone has a personal responsibility to know the risk that exists. "The track was a bit dirty but It looks like every practice the grip will come better. Motor Racing. World motorcycling superstar Valentino Rossi said a rival’s stray bike, travelling at around 300km/h, almost “killed me” in a horrifying near-miss at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. (CNN) Valentino Rossi said he believes changes are needed to the Red Bull Ring in order to avoid a repeat of the dramatic crash in Sunday's Austrian MotoGP. With Yamaha one of the teams greatly hoping to improve in Portimao compared to last year’s results, Rossi was also asked about his feeling at the Algarve Circuit. But in Qatar we go back. 2021 marks a paradigm shift in MotoGP, and Valentino Rossi wasted no time in greeting the new year with a simple wish dressed in the now instantly-recognisable Petronas Yamaha SRT colours. All the riders, results, schedules, races and tracks from every Grand Prix. "We need to improve in the braking because in some areas I am in trouble.". His message is simple, yet effective to get us excited for what the 2021 MotoGP championship season has to offer. Half wet and half dry. Rossi – Urbino, 16th February 1979 – has competed in the premier class since 2000 and is the only rider in history to win 125cc, 250cc, 500cc and MotoGP™ … The 41 … "I am alone with my wife and daughter and we use extreme precautions: I wash my hands 30 times a day and I always wear a mask. MotoGP, Martin: "Rossi is my idol but I don’t think he will be able to win anymore" VIDEO - Jorge tells Lorenzo: "maybe Valentino will be able to do it in the wet. A week later the first Grand Prix weekend, and the first races on March 28th. A post shared by FRANCESCA SOFIA NOVELLO 🌸 (@francescasofianovello). Yamaha has brought a new chassis to the Qatar test which is derived from the 2019 bike, after all M1 riders suffered a lack of consistency on the 2020 machine. "For example, Valentino will miss two races and therefore the championship is compromised for him. During the pre-season Rossi tested a new carbon fibre swingarm, but following Qatar, he has decided to stick with the aluminium swingarm in Portugal. “This season is peculiar and the one who suffers the most damage is the driver who is infected with the coronavirus because he is forced to skip races. "I'd like to be optimistic and confident, but I expect the second round in Aragon to be a no-go for me as well.". For now for the moment we will continue with the aluminium. World motorcycling superstar Valentino Rossi said a rival’s stray bike, travelling at around 300 km/h (187mph), almost “killed me” in a horrifying near-miss at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. Rossi is in his 15th season with the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP team. 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Rossi said: "We start from the base of last year of the race so it’s different compared to Qatar. Valentino Rossi admits he is “not fast enough” currently at the MotoGP Doha Grand Prix and admits he is worried he won’t be able to revive his form for qualifying. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Then another three-day test starting on March 10th. F1 video: McLaren versus Ferrari in battle over P3? And fellow riders have criticised him after he tested positive for coronavirus soon after returning. Petronas SRT rider Valentino Rossi admits the feeling between the 2021 Yamaha MotoGP chassis and last year's M1 is “very similar” after encountering rear grip issues in the Qatar test. Motor Racing. "After the time attack I wasn’t strong. "When I want to go home after a race I ask for permission, and like everyone else, to return to the paddock I have to present a negative test. Rossi hasn’t won a grand prix since the 2017 Dutch TT and only scored one podium in 2021 – marking the first time this has happened since his first year with Ducati in 2011. At the end my lap time was not that bad," said Rossi. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. And announcing the positive test last week, he wrote on social media: "Unfortunately, this morning I woke up and I was not feeling good. "The carbon is just a bit more stiff. "This track is great. The 41-year-old Italian jetted to France and back to attend the model's birthday bash. The Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team wants to thank Rossi for his continuous contribution and effort. "The afternoon practice was more normal. And Spaniard Pol Espargaro who rides for KTM has no time for his fellow rider's actions. MotoGP news and updates. Rossi continued: "I am so disappointed that I will have to miss the race at Aragon. The Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team and I have a long story together, a The 41-year-old Italian, a nine-time world champion, was left badly shaken after Franco Morbidelli’s Yamaha flew across the track just in front of him. Petronas SRT rider Valentino Rossi admits the feeling between the 2021 Yamaha MotoGP chassis and last year's M1 is “very similar” after encountering rear grip issues in the Qatar test. Then the Moto2 and Moto3 tests, from March 19th to 21st. It has been a long, long stay for the MotoGP paddock in Qatar. Rossi returned to the MotoGP podium for the first time since Austin 2019 with a third at the second Jerez race last week, though it followed a dismal Spanish GP weekend in … MotoGP news - Valentino Rossi expects to decide future before season starts Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi says he wants to continue … World motorcycling superstar Valentino Rossi said a rival's stray bike, travelling at around 300 km/h (187mph), almost "killed me" in a horrifying near-miss at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. "At home I don't see friends, I don't go to a restaurant or anything. Rossi unsure if MotoGP form will rebound in Europe Motorsport.com 13:10 8-Apr-21 MotoGP™ Fantasy: where was the smart money in Doha? "This morning was a bit difficult because it was very difficult conditions. MOTOGP legend Valentino Rossi has been slammed after taking a private jet to his girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello's 27th birthday. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It’s beautiful, but it’s also very tricky and very difficult. Valentino Rossi concludes day-one ahead of Sunday’s MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal 15th for the Petronas Yamaha team. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I’m quite happy with the setting of the bike. The first group arrived in the first days of March, for the first MotoGP test starting on March 5th. Unfortunately, I did too much up and down.". Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has signed a one-year deal to extend his MotoGP career with Yamaha. The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE Official Website, with all the latest news about the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Read the latest MotoGP news, stories and highlights. He added that, while the "quick PCR test was negative", the second one was positive. it’s not very different. Jul 21, 2020, 1:27 AM Valentino Rossi admits his low-key MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix weekend was down to him being unable to “make the tyres work properly” on his Yamaha. Valentino Rossi ‘happy with the setup’ of M1 Yamaha, but Italian finishes 15th fastest on day-one of Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix. Rumours spoke of Valentino Rossi to be ending his career so that his place in the Petronas Yamaha Team could go to Andrea Dovizioso. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. He missed last weekend's Aragon GP as a result and will also be out of action for this weekend's meeting at the same venue. Damp conditions made FP1 sketchy to put it mildly, and while Rossi was one of the first riders out on track, he described it as ‘difficult’ due to the ‘half wet and half dry’ track. The latest breaking news, ... 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has been slammed for taking a private jet to his girlfriend's birthday, The Italian flew to France and back for Francesca Sofia Novello's bash, She is based in Italy for most of the year, And she is currently dating Rossi who is 14 years her senior, Novello often posts glam shots of herself in social media, She has more than 338k Instagram followers, Her beau Rossi made sure he was there for her special occasion, Rossi tested positive for Covid-19 just days after Novello's party, Fears for Fabio Quartararo after Moto GP star in horror crash at Aragon GP and is taken away on stretcher, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Yamaha racer Rossi is eleventh in MotoGP's 2020 standings. Everyone is responsible for their actions.". 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The good news for Rossi is that Maverick Vinales and Fabio Quartararo both looked extremely strong during FP1 and FP2 on the 2021 M1. The first question concerns the possibility of Valentino Rossi of arriving in MotoGP with his team in the future. Portimão P12 November 22/2020 - 04:17 PM. Rossi, who has won seven world titles and is … ", Contact Crash.Net Privacy Policy Get Crash RSS Newsfeeds About Crash.Net. VIDEO: Apakah Batas Trek Perlu Ditegaskan setelah F1 GP Bahrain. So, my position is not fantastic," added Rossi. The Doctor seems to be back on form since the bike set up changes..! ‘Not able to push at 100%’ with the ‘soft front’ tyre the reason why. Rossi unsure if MotoGP form will rebound in Europe Petronas SRT Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi admits he is unsure if his poor form from the Qatar MotoGP races will rebound when the series …