Yamaha Movistar Team rider Valentino Rossi admits he is optimistic that he can perform better in the 2018 MotoGP race at the Le Mans circuit on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Optimism was present because Rossi knows that Yamaha has a good record on the circuit pride of the French citizens.
Positive results should be immediately obtained by Rossi, given its position in the 2018 MotoGP standings that are not in accordance with expectations The Doctor-nickname Rossi. Of the four races earlier this season, the Italian racer has only collected 40 points and is in position six drivers standings.
The number of points Rossi lost far from arch-enemies, namely Marc Marquez, who is now predicated as leader of the 2018 MotoGP standings. Marquez able mengudeta position Andrea Dovizioso who was in first position standings MotoGP 2018, after winning the race at Jerez Circuit, Sunday, May 6 2018, night local time.
In view of that, then the performance improvement of The Doctor must be done immediately. However, not only the appearance of The Doctor only needs to be improved, but Yamaha YZR-M1 motor performance must also be developed.
In the Jerez series race, the performance of YZR-M1 looks with the motors of other manufacturer teams, such as Repsol Honda, Ducati Corse, or Suzuki Ecstar. Rossi at the race looks unable to break into the ranks of the leading racer.
It indicates the performance of Rossi's iron horse is not able to match the motors of other large manufacturing team. If this continues then Rossi will find it difficult to win the MotoGP title this season.
Nevertheless, Rossi remains optimistic improvements will soon be made to support Yamaha racers. Rossi's confidence is mounting, as the next race will take place at Le Mans Circuit. The Doctor argues that the 4.2 Kilometer trajectory matches the YZR-M1 karekterisktik.
"On paper we were quick at Le Mans. Yamaha usually perform well there, but the situation is difficult, because Ducati, Honda, and Suzuki are very competitive. However, I hope to be a bit more competitive than Jerez, "said Rossi, as proclaimed Tuttomotoriweb, Friday (11/05/2018).