– Maverick Viñales says that he and Yamaha "need" to record a podium finish at this weekend's Dutch TT, following the team's struggles last time out in Barcelona.Viñales and team-mate Valentino Rossi struggled for pace throughout the Catalan weekend, having skipped the pre-event test, and ended up with only minor points finishes.At the head of the pack, Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso made it two wins from two races, slashing Viñales' championship advantage from 26 points to just seven.Heading to Assen, where he tasted success in feeder categories, Viñales is aware of the need to quickly get back into a rhythm and halt Dovizioso's charge."Assen is a good circuit for...
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