Valentino Rossi is now a retired MotoGP legend, serving as team boss. But he has another life that he wants to be just as hectic and glorious as the previous one on a motorcycle, and it revolves around an ambition to assert himself in car racing. He missed his symbolic entry into this new phase by being forced to withdraw from the last 12:00 of the Gulf on the Yas Marina route. However, it is only a postponement and Vale is indeed organizing a program to drive behind the wheel. And in case he lacks inspiration, here is this proposal from a former Formula 1 glory…
The year 2022 of Valentino Rossi didn't start off in the best way. Indeed, due to contact with a person positive for Covid-19, he was forced to skip the 12 Hours of the Gulf and give up the pleasure of piloting a Ferrari under his colors VR46. However, there was great anticipation to see him in action with the Ferrari 488 GT3 of the Kessel Racing team, flanked by his brother Luca marini and his friend Alessio salucci. But he had to stay in quarantine and watch the Abu Dhabi race from his couch in front of the TV. He really wanted to race, since it would have launched his racing career, but he would have to wait to get back on the track.
Independently of the 12 Hours of the Gulf, the 2022 program of Red as a racing driver is still uncertain. His plans have not yet been made official. He has been in contact with several automakers and several options are on the table. An announcement should come soon.
Giancarlo Fisichella wants to seduce Valentino Rossi
Meanwhile, Giancarlo Fisichella, who will race this year with the Ferrari of the Baldini team in the Italian GT and the World Endurance Championship, offers him an invitation via La Gazzetta dello Sport : " Vale, if you want to run with me, I am enthusiastically available "
The former Formula 1 driver is convinced that Valentino can do just as well with four wheels, especially in the GT category: “ he will be strong here too. This category is ideal for him, he cannot go to the minor leagues. The advice is to have fun. He won't have the pressure he had in MotoGP. We run with a professional attitude, but there is room for fun ».
fisichella hopes to see the nine-time world champion behind the wheel of a Ferrari in the GT category, and perhaps race in the same team. He thinks he can have fun and also perform well. Red approach this project very seriously, it will not be a hobby. He will give his best and see how far it can go.
