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MotoGP, Rossi: in Argentina to repeat the podium from Qatar

Valentino: "I hope the track is in good conditions". Viñales: "I can feel the pressure a little, but that motivates me even more"

MotoGP: Rossi: in Argentina to repeat the podium from Qatar

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Yamaha began their 2017 season in the best possible way. In Qatar, Viñales confirmed his strength, dominating the Grand Prix, and Rossi managed to solve most of his problems in time for the race. It is a start that gave the team a solid foundation on which to build for the rest of the season.

Valentino was without a doubt the one who struggled the most over the winter, but he once again managed to pull the rabbit out of his hat. In Argentina he will need to confirm his progress.

It wasn't an easy start to the championship. We worked so hard during the test, but during the weekend of the first race we fixed a few things on the bike, especially in the front - the Doctor comments - The race went very well and I was very happy to be able to get on the podium.

However, the time has now come to think about Argentina.

This is a track that I like very much and I'm happy to go there - he points out - I hope that there are good asphalt conditions because last year it was difficult for us. We will try to work better and try to finish on the podium again!

For Viñales the situation is different because right now he is the man that all the other riders have in their sights. Maverick has already found a perfect harmony with the Yamaha and he will need to retain it in order to fend off all the attacks that his rivals will be launching.

After the amazing race in Qatar I'm super excited to be back on my M1 this weekend in Termas de Río Hondo. Now we have the difficult challenge of continuing to achieve good results, Qatar was only the first race of 18 - he is careful to point out - I can feel the pressure a little bit because the level of my rivals is very high, but that motivates me even more to keep working hard. We have to be cautious and we need to work step by step and race by race.”

Translated by Jonathan Blosser
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