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Today in Aragon Franco Morbidelli finished just behind the official Yamaha duo of future Viñales-Quartararo, but is certainly aiming to improve their place in the world rankings this weekend, which has been won more by bad luck than demerit. Franco will also have to do without his mentor Valentino Rossi, who has had to stay in Tavullia after testing positive for Covid-19 and some symptoms despite the fact that, as Valentino ironically said after Misano, the two no longer talk about bicycles when they are together.
“I want to tell Rossi that this is the best Aragon of all time – said Morbidelli jokingly – You know, when one of us is missing from an event, we agreed to tell each other that it was great. Jokes aside, I’m really sorry for Vale, Anyone who knows him knows how scrupulous he is in following anti-Covid rules And the fact that he caught it means that there may also be a dose of bad luck even if you are careful. “
Didn’t you have any contact with Valentino after Le Mans? We learned about Arbolino’s isolation because he was traveling with a positive case.
“Yes, I came back from Le Mans with Rossi on his private flight, but after that trip we were both negative. After that I didn’t see him again and neither did anyone else from the Academy since we don’t train together in consecutive races. “
Valentino’s positivity has certainly shaken the paddock a bit. How is the atmosphere in Aragon and how do you feel about it?
“Honestly, I am very concerned about the Covid situation, right now I feel like I did in February: lost, dazed and scared. And I think these feelings are the same for all the riders and all those people who work in the paddock. We are all afraid of being sick and missing races, lately the situation has become heavy and serious, there is a different air inside the paddock than on other weekends, there is more fear “
Let’s talk about the track: today a 3rd place that is worth a lot. How was your day?
“I started strong today and this is important. It’s cold and you have to wait for the tires to warm up at the right point to push hard but when it happens they are consistent and this is really good ”.
Do you already have an idea about the tires to use in the race?
“For the choice of the tire in the race we have to see how the weather evolves, now I have to use the soft at the front while at the rear it will be a good choice between medium and soft. If the temperatures rise, we will try to find out which tire to use. It is very risky to run in these temperatures but it is our job to take risks and put ourselves at 100%, this morning for example I fell ”.
Franco, you are only a few thousandths of a second behind two riders who have a factory motorcycle and this year you have often been ahead of time. How much do you think you need to deserve the Yamaha M1 Factory Spec?
“Not much, but for the moment it is not a question of results or merits, there are other dynamics at play. I know the work that I have to do and I have to prove myself to those who have these things under control ”.
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