The KTM affair being settled with the integration of Danilo Petrucci which is also the preliminary to the arrival of Pol Espargaró at Repsol Honda, the attention of the transfer market is focused on the case of Andrea Dovizioso at Ducati. Even more so since this weekend, when Dovi had the bad idea of breaking his collarbone in a motocross event in which he was able to participate with the authorization given by his employer... We almost forget that Valentino Rossi n 'hasn't signed with anyone yet. But Father Graziano refreshes our memory…
WhileAndrea Dovizioso chose the risks of motocross that he must now meditate with his left collarbone operated on, Valentino Rossi was enjoying the last days of vacation with his sweetheart by the sea. A less dangerous experience, and which does not mean that the Doctor is settling into a pre-retirement rhythm. The father Graziano thus reassures his young son who has passed the age of 41: he will ride in MotoGP next year, and at Petronas.
Some people think that this position, which also means that he had to give up his Yamaha official, is a kind of demotion. But Graziano sees the matter very differently: “ it would not be a second-rate choice », comments the father of Valentino Rossi to the microphones of Corriere dello Sport. He even adds: “ not racing with the official team could represent an advantage for him. He would have fewer responsibilities, while having top quality technical equipment, a large budget and therefore excellent team organization. In my opinion, this could be a nice surprise ».
“Lorenzo?” A possibility that has not yet been ruled out”
At his side should be confirmed the compatriot and student Franco Morbidelli, who grew up in his VR46 Riders Academy. Even if the dream of reuniting the great couple with Jorge Lorenzo tickles the same Graziano: “ ideal teammates never existed, for anyone. Morbidelli certainly won't. Lorenzo is a possibility that has not yet been ruled out. She would be amazing if that happened. But who wouldn't like that? ».
As for retirement, Papa Rossi comments: “ he doesn't know... He would like to continue for a long time, as long as he is competitive, to do great things on a sporting level. If that fails, he'll probably decide to do something else ».
He finishes : " this could only happen if he realized that he no longer gives his fans the great joys that he always gave them. He'll miss the thrills of the starting grid and the elbow-to-elbow battles, and in general, probably a bit of everything »...
