With just one race to go in the 2013 Moto GP season, it is confirmed that Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi will finish fourth overall. His team-mate, Jorge Lorenzo, on the other hand has got a chance to seal the title if things go right for him in Valencia.
Before the start of the season, everyone would have expected the former of the two riders to be dominant just as he was in his previous days. However, that was not the case, as he only managed to win one race throughout the season. He did score a few podiums in other rounds, but not as easy as his team-mate or any of the two Honda riders Marc Marquez and Daniel Pedrosa.
As a result, one simply wonders why this has happened. Rossi is certainly a living legend and has secured 183 podiums in all classes combined, winning multiple titles over the years. Despite such authority and being back with his favorite team, Yamaha, he simply failed to match his rivals this season. His downfall begun a couple of years back when he moved to Ducati and since then he has failed to meet the expectations of his fans.
However, his dismal performances at Ducati were understood, as the team was unable to provide him with a strong bike. He was not quick enough to deliver the goods in either qualifying or race, which restricted him from winning as he usually did in the past. Things were expected to change though, especially with the Italian now moving back to Yamaha where he had enjoyed enormous success.
Although the Rossi fans would have been excited to see their star back in action with a strong team at the start of this year, they will now be wondering whether he has past his prime. In case you are also confused over this, MotorcycleMegaStore.com has brought an in depth analysis of what happened to the star rider in 2013.
To start off, the veteran racer did very well in his first outing, as he finished second on the podium. He did not look good enough for winning the event, but still ended up in a reasonable place. However, this solid start was followed by a streak of struggles, as Rossi failed to finish on the podium in the next five races.
On the other hand, Lorenzo was doing a terrific job in his Yamaha, which clearly meant that there was nothing wrong with the manufacturers. In fact, it was Rossi who was struggling to deliver with the same level of passion and aggression.
The 34-year-old bounced back in Netherlands, winning his first race after coming back to the Japanese team. Since then, he has been pretty much consistent, which is a good sign. However, he has been clearly the number two rider in his team and the way Lorenzo is going; it seems unlikely that the former multiple times Moto GP winner will ever be able to dominate the game as he did in the past. He has indeed past his prime and should soon consider retiring from the sport, so that his reputation is not put at stake.
Before the start of the season, everyone would have expected the former of the two riders to be dominant just as he was in his previous days. However, that was not the case, as he only managed to win one race throughout the season. He did score a few podiums in other rounds, but not as easy as his team-mate or any of the two Honda riders Marc Marquez and Daniel Pedrosa.
As a result, one simply wonders why this has happened. Rossi is certainly a living legend and has secured 183 podiums in all classes combined, winning multiple titles over the years. Despite such authority and being back with his favorite team, Yamaha, he simply failed to match his rivals this season. His downfall begun a couple of years back when he moved to Ducati and since then he has failed to meet the expectations of his fans.
However, his dismal performances at Ducati were understood, as the team was unable to provide him with a strong bike. He was not quick enough to deliver the goods in either qualifying or race, which restricted him from winning as he usually did in the past. Things were expected to change though, especially with the Italian now moving back to Yamaha where he had enjoyed enormous success.
Although the Rossi fans would have been excited to see their star back in action with a strong team at the start of this year, they will now be wondering whether he has past his prime. In case you are also confused over this, MotorcycleMegaStore.com has brought an in depth analysis of what happened to the star rider in 2013.
To start off, the veteran racer did very well in his first outing, as he finished second on the podium. He did not look good enough for winning the event, but still ended up in a reasonable place. However, this solid start was followed by a streak of struggles, as Rossi failed to finish on the podium in the next five races.
On the other hand, Lorenzo was doing a terrific job in his Yamaha, which clearly meant that there was nothing wrong with the manufacturers. In fact, it was Rossi who was struggling to deliver with the same level of passion and aggression.
The 34-year-old bounced back in Netherlands, winning his first race after coming back to the Japanese team. Since then, he has been pretty much consistent, which is a good sign. However, he has been clearly the number two rider in his team and the way Lorenzo is going; it seems unlikely that the former multiple times Moto GP winner will ever be able to dominate the game as he did in the past. He has indeed past his prime and should soon consider retiring from the sport, so that his reputation is not put at stake.
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