Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi still believes his Movistar Yamaha YZR-M1 still lacks the straightline speed of his MotoGP competitors but says the flowing nature of Argentina’s Rio Honda track should suit. After making some mistakes early in last year’s race, Rossi was able to set a good pace in the second half to score fourth place and so far this year, improvements to his bike have been enough for him to lead the championship chase by a point from Andrea Dovizioso. “On paper, this track is better for the M1. Last year was a good weekend, I wasn’t able to arrive on the podium because I did some mistakes in the early laps but my pace in the second half was good, so we...
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