Valentino Rossi says he considers new Yamaha MotoGP teammate Maverick Vinales to be among the favourites to take the 2017 title. In his first test outing for Yamaha at Valencia, former Suzuki rider Vinales ended up topping the timesheets, earning himself praise from Rossi. And now the seven-time premier class champion has admitted that Vinales will be one of those vying for the MotoGP title in 2017 - along with himself and perennial contenders Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo. Speaking after his victory in the Monza Rally Show, Rossi said: "I think the favourites for the title next year are Marquez, Lorenzo, me... then Vinales. Let's wait and see." From the editor, also read: Rossi:...
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