We still have six Grands Prix to enjoy Valentino Rossi as a competitor in MotoGP and what looks like the epilogue of a prolific career is the opportunity to experience unique moments. And to discover the secrets of the nine-time World Champion. Thus, during an interview at Silverstone, the Doctor made a revelation about an ingredient in his recipe for success that we did not suspect...
Valentino Rossi indulges in confidence at the end of the journey and it is worth the detour. At the microphone of bt sports, he thus reveals a key element of his success… “ I'm left handed. But a very particular type of left-hander, because I am ambidextrous ", has explained Red. In medicine, this is called ambidexterity. The term comes from Latin and is composed of the words “ambo” for “both” and “dexter” for “right hand”. Ambidexterity is extremely rare. While about 10-15% of the European population is left-handed, only about 1% is bimanual.
Valentino Rossi: “ now everyone knows, but it's too late »
Vale explains what this particularity brings him: “ I can actually do everything with my right hand that I can do with my left hand. Many drivers are very strong in left turns, but have more problems in right turns. They have more difficulty, because you have to manage the accelerator with your right hand ».
« My strong points have always been those right turns. I had the necessary sensations to turn with a little more speed. I think that was the reason. Now everyone knows, but it's too late », had fun explaining the one who will end his career in colors Petronas who are also experiencing their last season in the motorcycle Grand Prix by generously distributing their last handlebars to their riders. Thus, in Aragon, the Moto2 pilot Dixon will be on the Yamaha again while McPhee will move up from Moto3 to Moto2.
