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Motor show : Rossi KO at Memorial Bettega rally?
“I’ve had bad luck with car”
BOLOGNA – The specialists of the rally have not allowed Valentino Rossi to continue his adventure in the Bettega Memorial at the Bologna Motor show. The champion of the motorcycling world has been beaten in the first race of the second day in advance and prepares the bags for the holidays.
“The track was really tricky – Rossi said after the round – I tried to get the feel for the car, but I had too many problems and I have not had the feeling right. For me anyway it’s ok, I could compare with the greatest rally drivers and it is right for them to win. ”
Compared to the satisfaction gained in 2009 in MotoGP, Rossi collects the first stop in its triumphal march. “I had bad luck – said Valentino – with Ferrari at Vallelunga, where the car had caught fire, and Monza for another minor inconvenience. This is certainly episodes that make up the summer season in MotoGP.” Holidays, then, start earlier for Valentino.
“Yes – Rossi says – that’s enough to drive, I need to concentrate on next season’s MotoGP. However, this will be my last outing with the rally, we will retry the next year.”
At Vallelunga Rossi at the wheel of a Ferrari
Campagnano (ROME) – “I want to be back racing in a race like this. Having finished this way I definitely try again.” In the 6 Hours of Vallelunga Valentino Rossi was fun, even if the first speed race car is finished before the checkered flag for him, with a few thrills for the principle of fire in the Ferrari 430 Scuderia Team Kessel.
“I am a little scare – Rossi then said - certainly hope that does not break out … but you’re never locked in. … I was dropped from the belt, but I could not see the handle to open the door, then I anti fire and the kids arrived I gave them, too bad because if there were problems we would have won. ” Incidents that do not happen in motion. Also stand so long at the wheel is new. “Driving this car – says Rossi speaking of ‘his’ Ferrari – compared to a race bike is much easier, comfortable seats six, is not a problem.” However, what is lacking in experience to four wheels Valentino finally arrived: trying to start, and maybe even finish, a real race.
Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha renews contract until 2010
“It was a very important decision, so I take it has been several weeks,” he said.
The Spanish Jorge Lorenzo will remain on the Yamaha team in MotoGP world championship in 2010, according to the renewal agreement reached by both parties.
Lorenzo had an offer from Ducati for next year, but eventually agreed to the extension that was offered Yamaha, where he will continue as a companion to Italian Valentino Rossi, the World leader displacement. The Spanish took the second place.
Jorge Lorenzo
“I am delighted,” said Jorge Lorenzo. “It’s a good day because I have decided to stay with Yamaha in 2010. It was a very important decision, which is why it has taken me several weeks to take it. I think it’s best for me right now.”
Lin Jarvis, managing director of Yamaha Motor Racing, expressed the satisfaction of the team by having Lorenzo for next year.
“We are delighted that George has chosen to stay with Yamaha and we hope to continue many more years. We have no doubt he has talent and ability to be world champion in MotoGP. Furthermore, we are proud to stay with us despite offers it has received from the competition, “he said.