Rossi refuses to rule out Rally move
Added on Friday, November 14th, 2008 by Carole Nash Editor
Rossi is a keen rally fan.
Valentino Rossi has not ruled out a career change to Rallying in future as he prepares to race in the Wales GB rally in support of BBC Children in Need.
Rossi, who has made no secret of his interest in Rally driving, will take to the circuit in a Ford Focus rally car bearing a special edition livery in support of the BBC charity.
The Yamaha rider has made no secret of his interest in Rally driving, having driven in a number of rallies in the past and will participate in next month’s Wales Rally GB, a race he crashed out of in 2002.
But that experience has not deterred Rossi from making the move to four wheels, with the 29-year-old still harbouring interests of a rally opportunity.
“Yes, I like rallies very much,” said the Italian, who recently signed a deal with Yamaha until 2010.
“I think it is possible when I finish with bikes,” he added after testing in Cumbria earlier this week. “I have another two years — after that we will see.”
“Given that I can, I will take advantage of the winter to gain experience by racing at least two (rallies).
“It’ll be hard work in Wales - getting up at 4:30, lots of kilometres, maximum concentration all the time,” Rossi added.
“Last week I did some tests in Wales. There was rain, mud, (a temperature of) three degrees. I know it’ll be hard. This time I want to finish.”
