Valentino Rossi admits Yamaha is still to “understand” how to get more from the M1 in the second half of the season, as it enters its longest winless streak in MotoGP. Yamaha has failed to win in the premier class since Rossi's victory at Assen last year, 19 races ago, making this the Japanese marque's longest stretch without reaching the top step of the podium in the modern MotoGP era. Having tallied up five podiums this season and moving into second in the standings - albeit 46 points down on Marc Marquez - Rossi concedes this season has been “not bad”, but is still searching for more as racing resumes in the Czech Republic this weekend. ...
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