Valentino Rossi also underlined his fast pace last week at a track that supposedly didn't suit the Yamaha and increased his point-total to 124 points. He looks forward to delivering another strong performance by making the most of the YZR-M1's strengths this weekend in the flowing hills of the Czech Republic.
The nine-time World Champion has fond memories of previous events at the Brno track. He secured his first ever 125cc win at the Czech Republic track in 1996, now twenty years ago. He followed it up with a 250cc victory in 1999, a 500cc first place in 2001 and modern era premier class Brno win in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009.
"I like that we go back on track immediately," Rossi said. "In Austria I wanted to get on the podium but I wasn't able to so unfortunately. Anyway, it was a good race. After the tests we were a little bit in trouble but during the race we didn't do so badly. Now we go to Brno, a track that we know well and that I like very much. Last year Jorge was much faster than me and I'm curious to see if this year I will do better. We are working well and the Brno GP is close. I want to get back on track!"
The Brno track hosted its first FIM Czech Grand Prix in 1987 and has been a fans' and riders' favourite thanks to its great atmosphere and stunning location.
The circuit has a fast layout consisting of 14 corners in total (six left, eight right), a 636m longest straight, and multiple changes in elevation to test the bikes' set-up. The hills surrounding the circuit also offer spectators an excellent view so they won't miss a moment of the thrilling racing action.
Main Photo: Jorge Lorenzo
Credit: Yamaha
