2019 Qatar MotoGP: 4 Predictions for qualifying

#3 Yamaha Factory Racing falls behind Repsol Honda and Ducati

Valentino Rossi struggled in FP2

Valentino Rossi produced a splendid FP1 at the Losail International Circuit by taking the first spot on the timing charts; however, the Italian failed to reciprocate the same during FP2.

Rossi clearly struggled in the second free practice session, which ensured that he couldn't improve on the time that he had set in the FP1. This has forced him to finish the session in a lowly place.

Maverick Vinales had decent practice sessions, but none of those looked like a challenge to the Honda and the Ducati machines. Marc Marquez had fantastic sessions, and the Ducati team has shown during the preseason test that their machine is probably the fastest when it comes to qualifying.

With the other two big manufacturers clearly displaying their dominance, Factory Yamaha Racing, even with Valentino Rossi on board, could struggle to match up with them during the qualifying session.