Mugello - Valentino Rossi Earlier optimistic about this weekend's Italian GP, where VR46, nicknamed Rossi, Mugello is a circuit acknowledged favorite and will maximize his ability. But now less competitive VR46 admitted steed to victory.
Rossi admitted it would be difficult to reach the podium though it would appear in front of his own supporters. VR46 which will drive a GP 11.1 for the second time this feeling still need the right settings to make it competitive against the other motor.
First time riding Rossi GP 11.1, when the Dutch Grand Prix series and the VR46 is only able to finish in fourth place. With motors, chassis and a set of rear suspension is the same, Rossi is still troubled by the long-running and handling issues that have not fit.
VR46 was still going to have problems until this afternoon qualifying. He felt the bike was fast enough against its rivals.
Compared to last weekend at Assen, we developed the bike a bit, and although the results are decent, but the motor we have not been fast enough, "said Rossi as reported Motorcyclenews.com, Friday (7/1/2011).
"We still have to work on this bike and find the best way to improve the performance of the Desmosedici. We are still fourth in the standings and the distance to the finish not so far, but we did not feel strong enough to fight and win the victory podium as well. We're still developing this bike and we have to focus and try to improve the setting as soon as possible, "continued the rider born in Urbino.
Rossi also commented on the problems of weather and temperature conditions in the circuit which also affects the tire and the speed of the motor mounts. Because of that he hopes the weather is friendly to the series this time.
"In the last race yesterday, we encountered a problem on the front tires due to low temperatures, but here the temperature is higher and we hope we will be better mounts. Perhaps the temperature here will be a little to help us in improving traction tires, so I hope good weather will help us go faster, "added the 32-year-old Italian man was.
Rossi admitted it would be difficult to reach the podium though it would appear in front of his own supporters. VR46 which will drive a GP 11.1 for the second time this feeling still need the right settings to make it competitive against the other motor.
First time riding Rossi GP 11.1, when the Dutch Grand Prix series and the VR46 is only able to finish in fourth place. With motors, chassis and a set of rear suspension is the same, Rossi is still troubled by the long-running and handling issues that have not fit.
VR46 was still going to have problems until this afternoon qualifying. He felt the bike was fast enough against its rivals.
Compared to last weekend at Assen, we developed the bike a bit, and although the results are decent, but the motor we have not been fast enough, "said Rossi as reported Motorcyclenews.com, Friday (7/1/2011).
"We still have to work on this bike and find the best way to improve the performance of the Desmosedici. We are still fourth in the standings and the distance to the finish not so far, but we did not feel strong enough to fight and win the victory podium as well. We're still developing this bike and we have to focus and try to improve the setting as soon as possible, "continued the rider born in Urbino.
Rossi also commented on the problems of weather and temperature conditions in the circuit which also affects the tire and the speed of the motor mounts. Because of that he hopes the weather is friendly to the series this time.
"In the last race yesterday, we encountered a problem on the front tires due to low temperatures, but here the temperature is higher and we hope we will be better mounts. Perhaps the temperature here will be a little to help us in improving traction tires, so I hope good weather will help us go faster, "added the 32-year-old Italian man was.
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