Valentino Rossi (17.) "I see no progress" / MotoGP SPEEDWEEK

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of Günther Wiesinger – 28.11.2018 19:25

Valentino Rossi looked disillusioned after the first day of testing at Jerez after finishing 17th. "We had problems today, but at the race level, and most importantly, I do not see any progress with the new engines,"

Valentino Rossi did not surpass 17th place on the first day of MotoGP practice on the Circuito de Jerez, losing 1.596 seconds of Petrucci's best time and remaining 1.1 seconds behind team-mate Yamaha Viñales.

"In the end, my position was very bad because we also had problems with the new tires," said Rossi. "That's why I could not participate in the timed hunt." My pace is a little better than the result suggests, but we need to take a closer look at the time spent by the best riders and at what level. frequency We have tested further the two new engine versions, we have made comparisons with the 2018 engines.The path we need to take is clear enough.Our choice is clear.But what I recognize so far the new material does not make a big difference, compared to other top runners, our level is about the same as in the 2018 season. "

It seemed that Rossi had destroyed an engine today? Rossi: "Yes, I was traveling with new tires when I heard strange noises.I stopped and turned off the engine.I have no idea what's going on. went there. "

What test program Rossi has for Thursday? "We will try the two new engines again, we will also try new installation solutions, and I will push more to reduce the distance to the top, because we need to be able to better estimate the potential of this. package. "

One of the new engines has a better engine brake, says Viñales. Maverick considers it a progress. Does Rossi contradict him? "No, I agree with him, the new engines are better, but for me the problem is that progress is too slow, and when I ride a bike, the problems are the same as last season. As a result, I'm far behind, of course we can do some quick laps with this package, but in the race we did not go any further, and I see no progress. more important … »

Test of Jerez, November 28 at 17:30
1. Petrucci, Ducati, 1: 37.968 min
2. Dovizioso, Ducati, 0.217 sec
3. Nakagami, Honda, + 0.380 sec
4. Viñales, Yamaha, + 0.408 sec
5. Márquez, Honda, + 0.549 sec
6. Morbidelli, Yamaha, + 0.691 sec
7. Lorenzo, Honda, + 0,781 sec
8. Miller, Ducati, + 0.848 sec
9. Bautista, Ducati, + 0.862 sec
10. Me, Suzuki, + 0.988 sec
11. Iannone, Aprilia, + 1,040 sec
12. Rabat, Ducati, + 1.129 sec
13. Rins, Suzuki, + 1.182 sec
14. Bagnaia, Ducati, + 1.189 sec
15. Pol Espargaró, KTM, + 1.273 sec
16th Quartararo, Yamaha, + 1,446 sec
17. Rossi, Yamaha, + 1,596 sec
18. Smith, Aprilia, + 2.206 sec
19. Zarco, KTM, +2.224 sec
20. Abraham, Ducati, + 2,470 sec
21. Syahrin, KTM, + 2.662 sec
22. Guintoli, Suzuki, + 2.775 sec
23. Oliveira, KTM, + 3.731 sec
24. Baiocco, Aprilia, + 4.798 sec