MotoGP, Valentino Rossi: “I'm in shape, I've lost 3 kilos, I'm not old! »

Valentino Rossi made up his mind. On each occasion, he is reminded of his age, which could be considered canonical in the world of very high-level athletes in which he operates. 40 years old… He is already the oldest winner in MotoGP history. A record that he will be able to improve during his two-year contract with Yamaha. But above all, the Doctor wants to embellish other statistics…

There is for example that of a tenth title. There is also the one that counts the victories. For that, we will have to fight very talented young people, especially since some of them will have been trained in an academy that he himself created! He will also need a Yamaha in top form. What still remains to be proven...

But there is no doubt about his form. On Tutomotoriweb, the teammate of Maverick Vinales states: “ everyone reminds me that I'm getting older and the trick is not to believe it. The day I believe it too, I will grow old. I think today's 40s are like 30 years ago. MotoGP is a good sport to keep fit. So, this winter I followed a good diet and lost 3 kilos ". Words and efforts that have nothing to do with a future retiree…