The confinement imposed by a coronavirus which dictates its law pushes an existential question for pilots who have not yet assured their future beyond the 2020 horizon. It can be summarized as follows: what next? For Valentino Rossi, the question counts double since it is not only the color of the horizon that is to be determined. It is squarely the destination, which oscillates between two fundamental choices: that of retiring or that of continuing his journey, at 41, in MotoGP. The answer is awaited, but some already have their ideas. Take the case of Jorge Lorenzo who gives his opinion like this…
The roadmap of Valentino Rossi was written very early, and even before the date of a Qatar Grand Prix which was to launch the season... The Doctor gave himself seven races to assess his level and, from this assessment, draw the necessary conclusions... While already knowing that he would no longer be a member of the official team Yamaha in 2021.
We know what happens next and we suspect that he won't have this time to form an idea. The technical director of Yamaha Mayo Meregalli believes that he can form his opinion in three races. But they still need to be able to take place! In this situation, Jorge Lorenzo has his idea. He knows a Doctor well with whom he experienced the whole spectrum of an intense relationship, from hatred to mutual esteem. Seven years of cohabitation leaves its mark. Today that Por Fuera has returned to the fold Yamaha as a test pilot, relations are peaceful, even complicit.
In fact, the Majorcan comments on As.com: “ Valentino is a bit like Maradona, it has a very unique character that makes it special. Of course, as with everyone, age slowly becomes noticeable, but last year he almost won a race, although he wasn't as fast as Fabio Quartararo or Maverick Viñales. »
« But this can change at any time », Hastened to add the 32-year-old semi-retired. “ Maybe the new tires or the new bike will give him the necessary advantage and he will win races again. And if Valentino wins races, he is a very dangerous opponent for the title He warns.
For the former teammate of the 115-time Grand Prix winner, one thing is certain: Valentino will also be on the starting grid in 2021. “ I think he will continue because we may not race again this year. I haven't spoken to him since the Sepang test, but if there are no races this year I don't think he will stop like that. ". Furthermore, MotoGP will have to rely on all its strength to restart the machine after this major crisis. And he will need a Valentino Rossi on the starting grid for that…
