Valentino Rossi will start the race at Laguna Seca from just tenth on the grid. The Italian rider set 1:22.544 on his best lap, and consistent on the 1.22 pace.
Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) 10th (1:22.544)
“As long as we ride at our race pace, we’re close to the two or three other riders in the second group. Unfortunately though, just like at the last race, when we try to do a fast time, we’re not able to improve enough. When I put on the soft tyre, it creates more problems, which are always the same, really: to avoid having the tyres start sliding too much after a few laps, we must load the rear a lot, and that causes us to lose feeling with the front. As long as I ride at a 1:22 pace, I’m able to be pretty consistent, but when I have to push harder, the front starts to close. The bike moves a lot and I go wide. Anyway, we’ll see. I’m tenth, but my rhythm is a bit better. Obviously, I’m expecting a difficult race tomorrow.”
Ducati Factory Racing Press Release
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