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Valentino Rossi was an opportunity to earn the title of champion in this season is still very difficult after only starting position at number nine. Related competitiveness Ducati, The Doctor was sure the bike can still compete with the Yamaha but not against Honda.
In the qualifying session on Saturday (14/05/2011) yesterday, Valentino Rossi is more than one second behind Casey Stoner on pole position. These results continue the performance of the Ducati which has not been promising since the free practice and even in this season.
Start position nine, Valentino Rossi was a chance to become champion at the French circuit of Le Mans was very difficult. The Doctor can not deny about the condition, although he believed was still able to fight, especially with the Yamaha rider.
"Realistically Honda too fast now for me, in general, even for all drivers. Lorenzo was the fastest racer who is not riding a Honda, but we're not too far away (from him). So if we can live a good race tomorrow so we will be able to reach better results than today, "said Rossi told reporters.
Continuing former Honda and Yamaha rider was, he still needs some improvements on his bike to perform better in the race. Another problem the Italian rider is about shoulder still ached.
"I still have to fix some things tomorrow (today - ed) and certainly at the end of the race I had to resist because the track is very difficult to shoulder. So I will lose power, I have to keep pushing and trying to get a good speed," complete Rossi in Autosport.