Valentino Rossi wants nothing less than a podium finish at this weekend's Qatar MotoGP. The Italian came out on top in the season-opener last year, but isn't entirely convinced he'll be able to pull off a repeat. While Rossi's 2016 YZR-M1 has been coming along nicely in the off-season, he faces some stiff competition this year, with a handful of riders showing serious pace in pre-season testing. Nevertheless, he's excited about the challenge ahead. “Finally we start talking about racing! I'm very glad that a new season begins. Our tests were definitely positive, but the race is another thing,” Rossi said. “During testing we've learned a lot about the new tyres and electronics, but...
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