Rossi and Vinales said after the test in Sepang

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – During the preliminary tests in Sepang, Malaysia, one of the MotoGP riders to have been noticed was Valentino Rossi. The 40-year-old driver this month is part of the Yamaha team that has not been able to compete in the last two years.

But overall, Rossi looks good in this test session. He finished sixth on the first and second days, then in tenth place on the last day.

"I'm happy with this result, also with the team." Over the past two years, we seem to be a bit lost, "said Rossi, quoted by Motorsport.com, Saturday (9/2/2019).

Rossi revealed that Yamaha was still working, trying something, but that he did not know what to do last season. At the present time, he can feel that there is an increase in various sides, trying something even if the results are bad, but knowing where to develop the bike.

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"We need time because our opponents are very strong, but we are becoming more optimistic," said Rossi.

The same thing was revealed by his teammate Rossi, Maverick Vinales. The Spanish driver finished the second day of testing and saw the development of the Yamaha M1 motorcycle improve.

"Three days of trial and error have all worked well." Two seasons ago, the bike did not change, the sensation was the same, "Vinales said.

Although the results of Ducati's three-day trial are still dominant, Vinales saw the result as positive with time to record first place. It's focused on the engine acceleration capabilities that are improving now.

"Last year, Honda and Ducati were strong and far ahead, and now I feel we're getting closer to them," said Vinales.

Rossi commented on the M1 acceleration this year. According to him, when the conditions of the asphalt were hot, they still had tire problems.

"But in 10 days, there will be a test in Qatar, I think that the results will not differ much from those of Sepang, but we will see different tracks with different temperatures, it will be interesting to see the results," said Rossi .