Yamaha, Valentino Rossi, deplored the action of Andrea Dovizioso on the MotoGP Circuit in Assen, Netherlands on Sunday (1/7/2018). Rossi assess Dovizioso not smart when trying to take over second place

Two laps before the race ended, Rossi occupies second place and Dovizioso following behind. However, both drivers got out the trajectory when Dovizioso wants to take over the position of The Doctor.

Due to these actions, they failed to podium. Rossi inhabit the fifth, while Dovizioso was fourth. As for the second and third ranking filled Alex Rins and Maverick Viñales.

"I'm sure a little sad because may actually be reaching the podium. However, in the end I occupies the fifth position. I try to remain stable and potentially reaching the podium at the end of the race, "says Rossi.

"However, Dovizioso trying to overtake me on the first corner. I am very strong in braking and unfortunately Dovizioso came too fast. That situation made me get out the trajectory. It is an aggressive overtaking, "says Rossi.

"For me, the strategy is not very intelligent Dovizioso. That's because me and Dovizioso could grab second and third place. However, this situation makes the loss of a lot of things. That's a shame, but as this is the result, "said Valentino Rossi.