2017/04/11
Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi Take One-two Finish for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP in Round 2!
On April 9, 2017, Maverick Viñales of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team, with support from EXEDY, won his second GP in a row after his win in last week's season opener. His team mate V. Rossi finished his race at the Argentinian Termas de Río Hondo Circuit in second place.
M. Viñales (left) and V. Rossi (right)
Viñales, made a great start from the 6th grid, surging up to third place. In lap four he took the top place. Overpowering the competition, he went on to win his second consecutive GP. Team mate Rossi, fought a splendid overtaking battle to move up to 2nd, winning his 350th Grand Prix podium.
V. Rossi (left) and M. Viñales (right)
MotoGP 2017 Race Calendar
| Race | Date | M. Viñales | V. Rossi | |
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| Rd. 1 | Qatar* | 26/03 | 1st | 3rd |
| Rd. 2 | Republica Argentina | 09/04 | 1st | 2nd |
| Rd. 3 | Americas | 23/04 | |
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| Rd. 4 | Spain | 07/05 | |
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| Rd. 5 | France | 21/05 | |
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| Rd. 6 | Italy | 04/06 | |
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| Rd. 7 | Catalunya | 11/06 | |
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| Rd. 8 | Netherlands | 25/06 | |
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| Rd. 9 | Germany | 02/07 | |
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| Rd. 10 | Czech Republic | 06/08 | |
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| Rd. 11 | Austria | 13/08 | |
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| Rd. 12 | Great Britain | 27/08 | |
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| Rd. 13 | San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini | 10/09 | |
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| Rd. 14 | Aragon | 24/09 | |
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| Rd. 15 | Japan | 15/10 | |
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| Rd. 16 | Australia | 22/10 | |
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| Rd. 17 | Malaysia | 29/10 | |
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| Rd. 18 | Comunitat Valenciana | 12/11 | |
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For more details, visit the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP official website.
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