Milan - Ahead of the passing of the new MotoGP season, a less pleasant news hit nine times world champion Valentino Rossi. Movistar Yamaha rider was rumored breakup of the Italian model, Linda Morselli.

Reported by autoevolution, and Linda Rossi dropped out after a pre-season test at Sepang, Malaysia earlier this year. Until now the two sides have not yet confirmed whether or not this rumor but social media accounts and Linda Rossi no longer showing new photographs of their togetherness.

The reason behind the breakup Rossi and Linda are also unclear. However, Italian media said the two had an argument at the end of January, just before the test in Sepang.

Sources close to Rossi said that he was sad. While Linda chose not to show his grief.

Rossi and Linda have been dating since last five years. Both met first at Misano in Italy MotoGP title in 2007, when Linda became an umbrella girl.

Linda Rossi rupture with quite unfortunate. Not only relationship that has been running for a long time, but they also revealed his intention to raising a family in the future.

The three-time champion held off the challenge of Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso after passing the Italian on lap nine.

Spain's Marc Marquez came third on his Honda, while Italy's seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi, 37, finished fourth on his Yamaha.

Britain's Cal Crutchlow crashed his Honda on the seventh lap following a mistake on turn four.

Fellow Briton Bradley Smith, who will join Austrian manufacturer KTM in 2017, finished eighth on his Yamaha, while Scott Redding was 10th on his Ducati.

Northern Ireland's Eugene Laverty, who equalled his best MotoGP performance in qualifying, finished 12th.

Spanish rider Lorenzo, 28, was pleased that his gamble of switching to a soft tyre following an off-the-pace warm-up lap paid off.

"To choose the right tyre was very important" he said.

"I tried the warm-up lap with a hard tyre but I did not get the best feeling.

"It was very risky to go for the soft tyre, as our main rivals Rossi and Marquez chose the hard one.

"But it turned out well, as I made the fastest lap of 1:54.9 seconds [late in the race], which was impressive."

Qatar result:

1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 42:28.452

2. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Ducati +2.019

3. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda +2.287

4. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha +2.387

5. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda +14.083

6. Maverick Vinales (Spain) Suzuki +15.423

7. Pol Espargaro (Spain) Yamaha +18.629

8. Bradley Smith (Great Britain) Yamaha +18.652

9. Hector Barbera (Spain) Ducati +21.160

10. Scott Redding (Great Britain) Ducati +24.435

Friendly entitled match football match held at the Dome Aspire Academy, Qatar, Thursday (17/03/2016) ahead of the first series of the 2016 MotoGP begins at the Losail circuit. In this game, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi to face former captain of FC Barcelona are now strengthening Al-Sadd, Xavi Hernandez.

In a fight held a few hours before the first free practice session at the Losail circuit, Rossi brought young protege of VR46 Riders Academy to fight Hernandez. The riders include Lorenzo Baldassarri, Franco Morbidelli, Romano Fenati, Andrea Migno, Nicolo Bulega, Francesco Bagnaia, Niccolo Antonelli and brother Rossi, Luca Marini.

"As a lover of football, got a chance to play against great players like Xavi Hernandez is something very special. I told the team to play the best ability, but what can we do with this line-up," said Rossi, quoted MotoGP Thursday (17/03/2016).

Meanwhile Xavi makes an interesting statement to refer to Rossi as a special guest on the gridiron. According to him, the rider nicknamed The Doctor is a MotoGP racing legend that still exist on the track.

"Sharing experiences with motorcycle racing legends such as Valentino Rossi is a unique opportunity. I am proud to take part in a game against a team Rossi. They have a passion to win," said Xavi.

After playing soccer, Rossi and the rest of their students will face the first free practice session in the evening. The first race of the season will be held on Sunday (20/03/2016) future.

Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director, Lin Jarvis believes that Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi will be more mature in dealing with the re-emerging tensions between the two since the end of the MotoGP 2015. This was stated in an interview with Speedweek Jarvis.

Since The Doctor returned to Yamaha in 2013, officials often catapult Yamaha concordance praise for Rossi and Lorenzo who work well together to develop the YZR-M1. Even so, tensions resumed when Rossi accused Marc Marquez helped Lorenzo world title in 2015.

Although aware of the existence of this kecekcokan, Jarvis sure this tension will not be as bad as 2008-2010, in which Rossi and Lorenzo are very known to have a bad relationship and often do psywar each other. Jarvis confident Yamaha can "tame" them when both are back competing fiercely for the title this year.

"I think there will be the same voltage level. In 2008-2010 the situation is quite different, but last year they had a problem on the track. Rider who actually bicker on the track is Vale and Marc. Naturally there is rivalry between Vale and Jorge, but the situation would not be like this when there is no problem with Marc. problems between Vale and Jorge influenced by Marc, "said Jarvis.

British man was also convinced that now Rossi and Lorenzo have been equally quiet and focused undergo this season. Jarvis considers both adult and professional, willing to accept each other as teammates and rivals.

"Their relationship is very different in 2008-2010. When Jorge came, Vale is the star. When Vale back in 2013, Jorge was king. But this is normal. They work well together and harmoniously throughout the season. Three last series was made everything change,

Gresini Racing Team Aprilia rider, Stefan Bradl stated that Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo will be favored to retain his world title this season, as reported by Speedweek. Bradl sure Lorenzo is the most successful rider to adapt to Michelin tires and the latest electronic devices.

In the pre-season trials, success Lorenzo dominates Sepang, Malaysia and Losail, Qatar. Although confident preseason test results can not be used as a benchmark about the course of the racing season, Bradl sure Lorenzo will still appear in the leading position despite numerous obstacles will get from Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa.

"The trial results do not show everything. The test gives a clue who that is competitive, but the week's racing will be another story because a lot of pressure. That's why Marc is often stronger during the race, because he was more insistent. But everything looked good for Jorge. He was the favorite champions this season. He is clearly ranks first in the list of candidate won my version, "Bradl said.

About the performance itself, the 2011 Moto2 world champion admitted he had to be patient, considering the latest motorcycle GP RS-yet achieve optimum performance level because it has been reassembled. In Qatar MotoGP this weekend, the German rider was admitted only target points.

"You could say we were a bit behind. Our motors are completely new and re-developed. We were two trials in Qatar, but has not reached a distance of kilometers we needed. But this weekend is time race and I am still optimistic, because our machines have the potential great, "he concluded