MotoGP | GP Austin Day 1: Valentino Rossi, “Track worsened compared to 2019”

MotoGP GP Austin GP Americas Yamaha Petronas SRT 2021 – Valentino Rossi, like the vast majority of his colleagues, criticized the Austin track, where the first day of testing for the American Grand Prix took place.

The asphalt at the Circuit of The Americas has even worsened compared to 2019, when the situation was already critical. Here's what the "Doctor" who finished 17th had to say.

Statements Valentino Rossi GP Austin Day 1

“The layout of the track is very nice, but on American tracks there are more potholes than on European tracks. The situation was already difficult in 2019 (the last time there was a race at COTA, ed.) in turns 2/3/4/5, but especially in turn 10. The final part, turns 16/17/18, even got worse. Turn 10 is dangerous, it jumps and there are too many potholes, you have to hold on to the bike, so it's very difficult to keep the pace.”

Valentino Rossi statements regarding safety issues GP Austin Day 1

“The problem of this track has already been addressed by the Safety Commission. Austin is a track that many like, but it is full of potholes. They assured us that it would improve and it seemed like they had resolved it, but the situation is certainly worse than 2019."

Valentino Rossi Statements Yamaha GP Austin Day 1 Performance

“All the Yamahas are in difficulty in the wet, the dry is certainly better. Today according to the forecast it should have rained all the time, but in the afternoon the sun came out, let's hope it's the same tomorrow and for the race.”