Not Finish in Austin, Rossi Focus to Jerez

Austin - Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi failed to finish in MotoGP Austin. He immediately turned his focus to the next series which will take place in Jerez.

When Circuit compete quickly in Austin, United States, Monday (11/04/2016) pm dawn, Marc Marquez became the champion. Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Iannone complement the podium.

At this time the race, Rossi had to finish the race early. He fell while the second lap and had to be to pit early.

Rossi claimed a clutch problem on his bike, but he also revealed the positive things shown by YZR-M1 mount. Italiano was staring next series race in Jerez on 24th April.

"Unfortunately because of the time I burned the clutch start, unfortunately. I was third, but the clutch a lot having a problem. So, I had to slow down and try to fix the clutch and I lost positions," said Rossi in the MotoGP website.

"At the same time, I was not too far behind, I felt that I rode motorcycles began to improve, we worked well throughout the weekend and I feel pretty fast."

"I feel that the clutch has begun to return good. But when I rounded the corner two, I do not feel motorcycle too fast. But, if I see the end result are too fast."

"It's really unfortunate because we lost a few points in the competition and also because we were able to race with. The plus side we are very strong and very fast. So, we will be ready in Jerez," he added.