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Valentino Rossi fell, he got hurt, but he got up and now it's time to rest. End of the story ? For ordinary people without a doubt. But here, it's a matter of a living motorcycle legend competing for a tenth MotoGP World Champion title on the eve of an Italian Grand Prix which will take place next weekend. In fact, the soap opera begins: will the Doctor honor his national appointment in front of his family?

What is certain is that on June 2, on his Yamaha, the Doctor will not be in 100% shape. His doctor did not hide it, what happened to him still shook him. To the point of forcing him to forfeit? All official news is intended to be reassuring. But those around him exude doubt.

The doctor therefore expressed himself by providing the opinion of the person skilled in the art. But the close friend? He also expressed his feelings. And on Tutomotoriweb, he clearly defined the priorities: “ Vale only thinks about next week. He is doing well thanks to God. He took a hard hit, but he's okay ". However… " the first priority is his health, then comes the Italian Grand Prix. We have to see how things will evolve over the next few hours. There are therefore several possible options ».

« It's a shame, but that's how it is. This comes before what is perhaps the most important weekend for us and for him, but these are the risks inherent in any training ". Following the next number…

After a French Grand Prix marked by a retirement on the last lap while he was fighting for his first victory of the year against Maverick Vinales, Valentino Rossi is third in the championship with 23 points behind his teammate at the head of three victories in five Grands Prix contested.

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