British MotoGP GP – Rossi (3rd): "a great way to celebrate my 300th MotoGP race"

After leading the MotoGP British GP for 17 laps, Valentino Rossi finally has to settle for a place on the podium behind Doviziosio and Viñales. The Doctor remains fourth in the provisional classification of the world championship, but slightly reduces his delay with now 26 points to fill on the new leader. Statements and Analysis.

Valentino Rossi, Yamaha (2nd in qualifying and 3rd in race) : "I am satisfied because it was a great race for me. I was able to drive really well after a good start and I stayed in front by driving at the limit without making any mistakes, so I liked a lot the first 17 laps. I think it’s a great way to celebrate my 300th race in the premier class of MotoGP ".

• British GP :
• British GP :
• British GP :

"Of course there is still a little frustration, because I knew I was going to suffer on the last laps because of the deterioration of the rear tire, but I think this weekend we made good progress. not yet at the top, we have to do better if we want to try to win, but it was a good weekend ".

Fourth with 33 points behind Marquez after the, Rossi must now come back 26 points on Dovizioso to take the lead in the championship, but the task promises to be difficult…

There are only six races left and the title contenders are all very sharp, starting with Dovizioso who signs nothing less than his fourth victory over Ducati – and in the process becomes the rider with the most wins this year. !

• Rossi in Austria :

Above all, the Doctor struggles to keep grip with his tires and only the, in particularly difficult conditions, has allowed him to win so far….

Before the British GP, Rossi had hinted that he was no longer under any illusions about his chances of pocketing a tenth title this year.

The first 17 laps of the race have largely shown the opposite, but the last three have on the contrary cruelly highlighted all the difficulties he encounters to achieve a good result. Faced with the pugnacity of a Viñales, the talent of a Dovizioso and the ardor of a Marquez, the genius of the Alpine pastures – and of 38 years – will have to develop treasures of ingenuity to rediscover his legendary rage to win….

"His" GP of San Marino, the next round of the world championship in 15 days just a stone’s throw from Rossi’s, will he allow him to return to victory? Last year, thanks in particular to a choice of soft tire at the front of his Honda. However, assured at the time the Doctor, …

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