If we stick to the rumors regularly spread, Valentino Rossi should say everything about his future during his Italian Grand Prix at the end of May. This will be the event following this weekend's French Grand Prix. From the point of view of the disappointing results acquired so far and in view of the great success of his VR46 colors which found the partner of choice for a great adventure in MotoGP, the trend would be that this 2021 season is his last as a rider. But the one who has 42 years on his passport is still young at heart and he does what he loves. A real dilemma...
A dilemma that only one Red from the height of his notoriety and his nine titles as well as his 115 victories can afford. Because the logic of sport and the driver market would have long since closed all opportunities for him to remain in MotoGP. A special situation, an exception, that Marc Marquez defined as follows: “ the opponent is the one who fights for the championship. Rossi was very strong, but today he is not fighting for the championship “, declared the Catalan who immediately added: “ the figure of Valentino Rossi in MotoGP is necessary, because he is strong in the media and attracts a lot of people ". This therefore explains it.
Valentino Rossi, for his part, speaks openly on the subject: “ in recent years, I have been less afraid of quitting smoking », he admitted to the microphones of the British specialist magazine Motorcycle News. " I think once the racing chapter is over everything will be very boring. The fact is that I enjoy the life of an athlete, I train every day to be fit and have a goal. Maybe when I stop, I'll have to find something that's just as important to me ».
Ducati, Rossi's last challenge?
It also gives valuable information on what keeps it going “ now, even though I'm the oldest, I don't feel alone. I have a lot of friends in the paddock, starting with the Academy drivers, and we spend a lot of time together having fun. It keeps me young ».
Currently on a Yamaha , and close to the manufacturer, he watches his troops evolve VR46 who could have Ducati in his box in the colors ofAramco in 2022. Vale was pilot Ducati in 2011 and 2012, and this period was synonymous with failure. The GP21 is now another bike, one that looks approachable and winning. So why not one last challenge in your stable, a way to leave with a better feeling for Desmosedici?
The brand's test driver Michele Pirro is not the last to encourage the scenario… “ Would I let Valentino try this Desmosedici? I always tell him! », he revealed to the microphones of the site GP One. " It's another world, a bike like this, he would appreciate it. He had other moments. To reach this level it took us years and many sacrifices. It would be nice to let him try the bike, maybe that time will come ". Response to Mugello?
