The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team showed competitive form on the first day of riding at the Termas de Ro Hondo Circuit. Maverick Viales felt good on his bike at the start of the Gran Premio de la Repblica Argentina and ultimately wrapped up the day in sixth place in the combined standings. Valentino Rossi also showed good pace, positioning his YZR-M1 towards the top of the rankings for most of the free practice sessions, and went on to secure seventh position overall.