Three races from the end of the 2021 MotoGP, the Doctor speaks with an open heart to the microphones of Dazn Spain: “My life is about to change. I’ve been preparing for this moment for 15 years, but now I don’t think I’m ready to quit “
Valentino Rossi’s long farewell tour of MotoGP is nearing its end. After the home race in Misano, only the GPs of Portugal and Spain will remain and, with the 2021 season, the career of the rider from Tavullia will also end. And precisely to the Spanish version of Dazn, the Doctor opened up on the sensations that accompany him in this unprecedented moment of his career.
Rossi’s retirement from MotoGP
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“I got paranoid thinking about Valencia. I think I’m not prepared for the moment when I stop being a MotoGP rider, ”confessed Rossi. The moment of the announcement of the farewell is now gone, but, with the fateful date approaching, Valentino is preparing to close a portion of his life. “When I announced my retirement in Austria, I was not particularly influenced by my words. But now it’s different, I’ve realized my life is about to change. I’ve been talking about my retirement for 15 years, but I never worried about it. The farewell won’t be easy, but I think it can still be a good moment, despite everything ”. And that the stop takes place precisely in Spain, a land of great races, thuds and where some of his strongest rivals were born, seems yet another sign of destiny. “Yes, I have fought against many, and strong, Spanish riders and the Iberian fans are always very energetic in supporting their favorites. Nevertheless, in Spain they have always treated me very well. Precisely for this I want to thank them, they always made me feel at home, even though I was an opponent ”.
from honda to yamaha, passing through ferrari
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Retirement also means being able to look over your shoulder to retrace your career choices, especially the most unexpected ones. “In 2003 I was a fool to leave Honda for Yamaha, because at the time it seemed that leaving my old team meant calling out of the fight for the World Championship. But I also had a lot of confidence in myself. For sure, I never expected to win with Yamaha in the first race! ”. The only challenge that Rossi has escaped is the one with the Red, even if the landing in Ferrari was really a long-considered option. “The possibility was there, but I chose not to take it. I told myself that I wanted to race in MotoGP for as long as possible, with no regrets when I looked back, ”commented Valentino.
11 October – 22:28
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