Yamaha MotoGP boss Lin Jarvis says Valentino Rossi is “scared” of racing close to Marc Marquez following the pair’s latest clash in the Argentine Grand Prix. Marquez and Rossi came to blows late in the Termas de Rio Hondo race amid a charging recovery ride for the reigning champion, who had to serve a ride-through penalty after retaking his grid slot having stalled. While battling for sixth place, Marquez made an aggressive move at Turn 13, forcing Rossi on the damp part of the circuit and running him out on the grass, where the Italian crashed. Honda rider Marquez went on to finish fifth, but was demoted to 18th with a 30-second time penalty for “irresponsible riding”, while...
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