Into the unknown: weather and tyres in Argentina

Ahead of track action for the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina, it was time to talk – with Championship leader Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) joined in the pre-event Press Conference by reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3), Danilo Petrucci (Alma Pramac Racing) and Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) for a few words before the lights go out. Source link

Back to zero: Riders talk grip, lessons learnt and round two

After a stunner of a season opener in Qatar, the paddock has now touched down in Latin America for the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina – with Termas de Rio Hondo providing some challenges of its own on the continent of passion. Attending the pre-event Press Conference on Thursday were Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team), Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) and Scott Redding (Octo Pramac Racing), as talk centered around the grip in Argentina – and what was learnt in Qatar. Source link

350 GPs: Rossi hits a milestone in Argentina

From the 125 to 250 to 500 to MotoGP™ World Championship, Valentino Rossi has now started 349 Grands Prix – and is set to hit the big 350 in the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina, becoming the first rider to do so. The venue could be a good one for the veteran, as Rossi is one of only two winners at the track – the other being arch nemesis Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Source link