Valentino Rossi says his “surprise” Thailand second-place in MotoGP qualifying is more the result of a “better marriage” between the Yamaha, the track and tyres rather than any major bike changes. Two weeks ago in Aragon Rossi qualified 18th, and was only 12th on the combined timesheets at the end of the Thailand pre-season test in February, which led the Italian to believe this weekend would be a struggle for Yamaha.  However, Yamaha has been inside the top three throughout this weekend's practice sessions, with Rossi missing pole by just 0.011 seconds to Marc Marquez to claim his first front row since Brno. Admitting only a small modification to the...
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