MotoGP, Rossi: the tests in Malaysia? we'll have to take the risk

As we've already explained, Ducati has got its own back on Yamaha. While the Japanese won't release Lorenzo for the tests at Jerez in late November, the Italians haven't invited Yamaha to the tests at the Spanish track, which they booked.

For the Iwata manufacturer, the only solution was to arrange for private tests for Rossi and Vinales in Malaysia. So far so good, but the problem is the asphalt, or rather its inability to fully dry.

If this a problem during the race weekend with three categories riding the track, imagine how it will be with just two bikes on track.

Valentino is aware of the potential problem: “the tests in November are very important, we'll have the new bike and they assured us everything would be OK. But we now risk going there in less than ideal conditions, but that's the risk we take. Basically when the track is damp we always struggle, so it could be useful to carry out some tests” he comments, trying to find the silver lining.

Also because there's no real alternative

“I spoke to Meregalli about it yesterday and from what I can understand the decision's been made", he concluded.