Rossi was shocked by the competitive Yamaha racer at Misano

Valentino Rossi was shocked by the competitiveness of Yamaha riders at the Misano circuit during the first day of the 2019 San Marino MotoGP, Friday, September 13, 2019. Three Yamaha riders could occupy the first five places at the end of their second free practice. free practice of both 2019 San Marino MotoGP.

Rossi's teammate at Monster Energy Yamaha, Maverick Vinales, had the best results because he was able to close two free practice sessions in the first place. Meanwhile, Fabio Quartararo, Petronas Yamaha SRT racer, came in second place, while Rossi was ranked fourth.

Valentino Rossi (Photo: MotoGP)

Rossi also felt that the appearance of three Yamaha riders in the top five was something positive before the race this weekend. In addition, Rossi also thinks that the Misano circuit will be compatible with Yamaha's YZR-M1, because although Vinales and Quartararo use different engine configurations, the results are almost identical.

Rossi also became very positive to do three free practice sessions for qualifying on Saturday (09/14/2019). Good results in three free practice sessions to qualification, of course, Rossi hopes to do it when Mentas will be on the Misano circuit today. Because the results of Rossi's pot today will be enough to determine the stages of The Doctor - Rossi's nickname - in the real race that will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019.

"This is a good start, a good Friday, because it seems like all Yamaha are very competitive and this is a surprise!" But that's a positive feeling, because it seems that with a different configuration (bicycle) between me, Maverick (Vinales) and the Petronas (Quartararo) team, our bikes work very well at Misano, "Rossi said, quoted by Crash, Saturday (14) / 9/2019).

"It looks like we have good speed and in our acceleration, it's not too bad, we are good in attack and the speed is good so it's a good feeling."

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