In 2021, Valentino Rossi will once again be on the MotoGP starting grid. This twenty-sixth season, however, will be his first as a satellite pilot. Considering the 2020 track record of the Petronas team compared to that of the Yamaha factory structure, there is no reason to be offended. But it is still an unmistakable sign: we will soon have to decide to hang up our headphones. In an interview with Sky Sport, the Doctor shows that he thinks about it, and that he organizes himself accordingly…
Valentino Rossi continues its journey in MotoGP, and we know that when he decides to let go of his handlebars, he will put himself behind A steering wheel to file circuits with a racing car. Certainly, but still? In Vale's afterlife, there will be other moments, which will undoubtedly shape another man. In an interview with Sky Sports, he drew its outlines. Starting with the question of being a father…
The Doctor begins on the subject thus: “ I think there will be another part of life. There will be other satisfactions, which however will never be comparable to being a MotoGP rider. ". But the moments will be strong, starting with this one: “ of course I would love to be a father. If I have to wait to be ready, it will never happen. So at some point I will take the plunge. It is also important to have the right person by your side, who makes you feel good ».
Valentino Rossi was marked by the COVID-19 experience
A companion that he still seems to have found. The couple appears more and more frequently, and especially since the quarantine imposed by COVID-19 infection. An experience that left its mark: “ having people who love me, who I can count on, is important »Comments Red. " It was an experience I would have gladly done without. For the first time, people didn't want to come near me, even my mom was distant. It made a little impression on me, I wasn't afraid because I've always felt good. I was sorry I didn't run ».
But when everything stops, will we still be able to enjoy the wonder of Tavullia in the paddock. As team manager of his VR46 colors for example? “ Years ago, I would have told you no,” analyzes Vale. “Then we found ourselves very well in the Moto2 and Moto3 team with Sky. Being a MotoGP team is a whole different thing, you have to structure yourself well and find a lot of money. This is the most complicated thing. Next year we will test it with Luca Marini and then we will decide what to do ».
He finishes : " I think I will decide during next summer whether to continue or not. I haven't decided to stop yet. I hope that next year in Europe we will race with the right dates, there will be a little break in between and I think I will decide then. Give me some time again, and I will let you know ... ».
