Valentino Rossi says he is not fearing a repeat of the engine problem that cost him a shot at winning his home MotoGP race at Mugello two weeks ago. Having taken pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, Rossi was running second behind Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo when he was taken out of the running by engine failure. The team subsequently confirmed the cause of the problem was overrevving, with the crest at the end of the main straight causing the bike to lift and the rear wheel to spin too much. “In motorsport, it’s always like this when the engine breaks, [it’s] an electrical issue or one part [that costs] one dollar!” Rossi quipped when asked about the problem. “I think in...
Full Story »