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Monday 25 November 2024
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Moto GP, Rossi celebrates with Maradona’s t-shirt

Valentino Rossi recorded another epic victory, reaching the finish line first in Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina. He started from eighth place, Italian Yamaha pilot managed to recover enough positions were found himself very quickly in a fierce battle with the head of the race Marc Marquez. When 14 laps were remained from the end, Honda’s Spaniard continued to lead with 4.2 seconds advantage over Rossi, but made a mistake that cost him many by using soft rear tire in its engine, while Rossi chose strong tire. Continuing the competition became more fierce when Marquez lost control of Honda after two contacts with the Italian engine. Unable to re-enter the race here for the reigning champion, race ended, losing not only the triumph, but the important point in the fight for the title, where Marquez stands 30 points behind Rossi in the standings. What fell more apparent during the Grand Prix of Argentina was in pod feast of “Doctor”. He chose to celebrate with Diego Armando Maradona shirt calling a real myth.