MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has expressed concerns about the direction motorcycle racing is heading. After more than 20 years as an active rider in the motorcycle world championship, Rossi has observed the evolution of the sport, including technical changes and increased risks. He points out that the pressure has increased considerably in recent years, with an increase in the level of competitiveness, power, aerodynamics and investments.
Valentino Rossi recognizes that motorcycling remains intrinsically dangerous, but he warns against excessive developments. He expresses his concerns about the top speeds reached, sometimes exceeding 360 kilometers per hour in a straight line: “ the motorbike is always dangerous, yes… But those speeds of over 360 kilometers per hour and more in a straight line? It's too much ».
From there, he believes that MotoGP needs to think about the direction it wants to take, emphasizing that he appreciates MotoGP as the “Formula 1 of motorcycles”, but that limits must be set to ensure the safety of the riders: “ we see prototypes with a lot of aerodynamics, more and more power, an army of engineers in the background and a lot of money. The machines are really very fast… »
Valentino Rossi: “ MotoGP as the Formula 1 of motorcycles, I like it. But … »
Then he specifies: “ MotoGP needs to think carefully about the direction it wants to take. MotoGP as the Formula 1 of motorcycles, I like that. But they can't do too much » declares the Doctor on motorsport magazine.
Accidents, especially during departures, are mentioned as one of the greatest dangers, and Valentino Rossi evokes the case of the Barcelona Grand Prix where several drivers crashed in the first corner. Despite these concerns, Vale remains proud of his peers and his protégé Francis Bagnaia, emphasizing the luck and resilience required to succeed in this demanding sport: “He was very lucky. After the fall, it was a difficult season for him. Nevertheless, he became world champion for the second time. I am very proud of him ».
