The factory Yamaha MotoGP team has admitted it was not as competitive as it expected in Friday practice ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. Jerez has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Yamaha, but the works team endured a poor Spanish Grand Prix last year, with both Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi struggling for grip. On the back of an encouraging Austin race, the works team was optimistic heading into the Spanish GP, despite electing not to join its rivals for any of the test days at the circuit since it was repaved last year. As the Spanish GP weekend kicked off, the works team's pace has been underwhelming - with Rossi ninth and Vinales 12th on combined laptimes...
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