MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi believes that this year’s championship battle promises to be the best he’s ever been involved in. Rossi, seven times a champion in the top level of motorbike racing, scored the 200th podium finish of his career across all classes in Sunday’s Spanish GP at Jerez. He finished third behind Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo and reigning world champion Marc Marquez of Honda, but extended his points lead over Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso to 15 points. “I leave Jerez with more advantage on Dovi, but Jorge is coming back in the championship,” said Rossi. “He’s 20 points behind, but he’s very strong and this weekend he worked very well. “The fight with Marc...
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