Valentino Rossi will experience his last British Grand Prix this weekend on a Silverstone track which has enhanced his record. He won six times, started from pole four times and finished on the podium twelve times. He will find the public there, as in Austria where he was seen furtively on the podium. But this time, in England, he will perhaps not be the star of his box…
Valentino Rossi moves a little more towards the retirement announced, but he is not heading there at a senator's pace. In Austria, during the last meeting, the crazy circumstances of the last laps almost gave him his 200th career podium. But that didn't happen. So why not Silverstone where the weather can also be capricious?
« I really like Silverstone, it's a beautiful track and one of my favorites » said the Doctor. “ It's a long circuit and it has everything: fast, average parts and very technical on certain points. Let's hope the weather is nice this weekend. I think the forecast is good at the moment, but you have to be ready for anything, the track may be dry at the beginning and wet at the end, or it may only be wet in certain places. I can't wait to go back this weekend ».
But this time the fans' interest will perhaps be focused on his teammate. This will in fact be the stage location Jake dixon who is offered an unexpected opportunity to make his debut in MotoGP. The team Petronas chose the Briton to ride on the M1 of Morbidely, still convalescing after knee surgery. It will be a unique opportunity but also very complicated for him.
Rossi will team up with Dixon
Dixon will indeed have to learn very quickly to master the Yamaha , on a track also very technical and fast. A feat that would make anyone tremble, but Jake knows he will have an ally: the public in the stands: “ this weekend will be difficult, I will jump on a MotoGP for the first time in my home Grand Prix, but I can't wait he says. " It's always exciting to race at home, but this year it will be even more special. The support from the fans is always amazing, I love the track and I think it will be a great experience ».
That doesn’t mean it’ll be a walk in the park, however… “ Having a big audience and knowing the circuit will really help me this weekend, even if obviously I'm not looking for a particular result. I'm just gonna go out and have fun ", ended Dixon.
