On March 26, 2017 Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Maverick Viñales grabbed the victory in the first race of the 2017 Moto GP season at Losail International Circuit, in Qatar. It was his debut for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP.
M. Viñales (left) and V. Rossi (right)
Viñales started from pole position (his first in his career), but lost a few places at the start. He then fought back to come out on top in the second half of the race, and took the chequered flag in first place after a fierce battle with his rival.
M. Viñales after his race
His teammate, Valentino Rossi also put in a great performance and finished third for a double Movistar Yamaha MotoGP podium.
| Race | Date | Viñales | Rossi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Qatar | 26/03 | 1st | 3rd |
| Round 2 | Republica Argentina | 09/04 | ||
| Round 3 | Americas | 23/04 | ||
| Round 4 | Spain | 07/05 | ||
| Round 5 | France | 21/05 | ||
| Round 6 | Italy | 04/06 | ||
| Round 7 | Catalunya | 11/06 | ||
| Round 8 | Netherlands | 25/06 | ||
| Round 9 | Germany | 02/07 | ||
| Round 10 | Czech Republic | 06/08 | ||
| Round 11 | Austria | 13/08 | ||
| Round 12 | Great Britain | 27/08 | ||
| Round 13 | San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini | 10/09 | ||
| Round 14 | Aragon | 24/09 | ||
| Round 15 | Japan | 15/10 | ||
| Round 16 | Australia | 22/10 | ||
| Round 17 | Malaysia | 29/10 | ||
| Round 18 | Comunitat Valenciana | 12/11 | ||
For more details, please check out Movistar YAMAHA MotoGP's official website: http://www.yamahamotogp.com
