MotoGP | GP Portimao 2 Race: Valentino Rossi, “Bagnaia exciting, in Moto3 Foggia lying down hurts”

MotoGP GP Algarve Portimao 2 Yamaha Petronas SRT 2021 – Valentino Rossi crossed the finish line of the Algarve Grand Prix, the 17th round of the 2021 MotoGP in thirteenth position.

The “Doctor” takes home three points in his last race in Portimao, the penultimate of his very long and successful career, which will end next Sunday in Valencia.

A race without "rings", which ended over 22 seconds behind the winner Francesco Bagnaia, his "student" at the VR46 Riders Academy. Here's what the Pesaro native said.

Statements Valentino Rossi GP Algarve Portimao Race

“The first objective was to get into the points and we achieved it. The race was really fast compared to practice and I managed to make some overtakes and follow my brother. We ran a good race. I tried to attack him but in the end there was a red flag and I couldn't do it even though I was faster in some parts of the track. That's okay, the pace wasn't bad. We made the right choice for the tyres, because I didn't feel comfortable with the medium while I felt good with the hard.”

Statements Valentino Rossi Contact Binder Vs Foggia Moto3 GP Algarve Portimao Race

“There are dynamics behind Darryn Binder's move to MotoGP, given that he is very well liked by Team Petronas and they think he is fast. The problem in my opinion is that in Moto3 as in other categories there are riders who are very aggressive and are always the same. We should talk rider by rider to have more respect on the track, especially towards two who are competing for the World Championship, in this case Foggia, who worked, worked his ass off all year, with his Team which spent the money and worked and being knocked out like this in the penultimate race, for no apparent reason, hurts.”

Valentino Rossi statements on Bagnaia GP Algarve Portimao Race

“Today 'Pecco' was very good, this weekend he was always fast, he got his fifth pole in a row, the Ducati is scary and he rides it in an excellent way, I really enjoy seeing him ride it. When he does a fast lap for a motorcycle enthusiast, seeing him ride is an exciting thing. He is ready to fight for the title, it's a shame that in Misano he didn't put the front media and he was knocked out, otherwise he would have been in the game. Today, however, he was right, I had recommended the hard rear and instead he put the medium and won. Next year will be tough for everyone. I know 'Pecco' very well and what impresses me most is what he manages to do on the motorbike. He is a quiet and kind person, but when he gets on a motorbike he has great courage. Technically he has a particular way of riding, now he is able to use it in MotoGP too. Compared to Lorenzo he is less clean, he is more aggressive, but not off the track. Winning a world championship is difficult, but it will be a match."

Valentino Rossi Statements Circuits he will miss GP Algarve Portimao Race

“I will definitely miss racing at Mugello, the Barcelona Grand Prix, which has always been the one I've had the most fun in throughout my career, I love that track. We will miss Assen, which is the University of motorcycling, and Phillip Island, a particular, tough track where you can see the sea."