A thrill ran through the Misano site and appealed to the meager public who will have the chance to go to the circuit located on the banks of the Adriatic. The fault lies in a crazy rumor promising Valentino Rossi to retire, leaving the Petronas opportunity to Andrea Dovizioso happy with this unexpected rebound. But the Doctor arrived from his nearby village of Tavullia to calm everyone down…
A drop in pressure that the boss of Petronas colors, Razlan Razali had already accomplished. But his voice carries less than that of Valentino Rossi… While the paddock takes up residence in Misano, the official Yamaha commented about his future: “ the rumors about giving up Petronas and retirement as a way out? They're just not true » proclaims the Doctor.
The situation has been frozen for three weeks
« The situation remains as it was 2/3 weeks ago. We are not in a hurry, we have taken our time, but we are very close to signing. Next year I will race with the Yamaha Petronas 99%, maybe in Barcelona we can announce it officially » concludes the one who has achieved six podiums in the past at Misano, including three victories in 2008, 2009 and 2014…
Valentino Rossi is 25 points behind the championship leader fabio quartararo in the championship before this sixth meeting of an undecided season. All hopes are still allowed for him in the ten remaining events, especially since Misano will receive two meetings. Last year, the four Yamaha were in the top 5 at the end of the race won by Marc Marquez, who we know had withdrawn…
