Capirossi: Rossi is The Biggest Threat in MotoGP 2016

Former of MotoGP rider, Loris Capirossi, Valentino Rossi believes will arise from the failure of last season. Capirossi considers The Doctor as the biggest threat in MotoGP in 2016.

Rossi became only the runner-up last season after losing five points from Movistar Yamaha teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, at the end of the season. Rossi claims there is a conspiracy between Lorenzo and Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) to scuttle his pace last season.

Speaking to Sky Italia, Capirossi is confident Rossi has forgotten controversy last season. The former Ducati rider Rossi it considers would be one of the favorites to win this season.

"Throughout the season wanted to test Rossi look very nice. He studied all aspects of the new motor this season and do well in every test, so he will be the biggest threat again, "said Capirossi.

Rossi became the fourth fastest rider at the test at the Sepang circuit by 0.967 seconds adrift of Lorenzo.

While in Phillip Island, Australia, two weeks ago, the 37-year rider became the sixth fastest 0.273 adrift of Maverick Vinales (Suzuki).

Capirossi is currently an adviser Dorna also give support to Casey Stoner, who this season became the Ducati test rider.

"Ducati work well in the preseason, especially with Stoner with them. I personally believe that Stoner will not only be a test rider, but also appeared in a number of series, "said Capirossi.

MotoGP 2016 will start in Qatar GP on March 20 next. Rossi is the defending champion after the Qatar GP last season beat Andrea Dovizioso at the Losail circuit.