Valentino Rossi on The 2015 Rivalry and Ferrari Test
The 2015 story hurts still,
Valentino Rossi said during an appearance on television program Che tempo che fa, reported by gazzetta.it.
Nine-time world motorcycle champion Valentino Rossi appeared on the Fabio Fazio talk show to launch his new autobiography, La mia storia, written alongside Giorgio Terruzzi and published by Rizzoli. Beyond promoting the book, Rossi revisited the 2015 championship battle against Marc Marquez, describing it as an unresolved grievance over a decade later.
According to eurosport.it, Rossi stated that Marquez was not fighting for the championship title that year, but solely to make him lose. Moto.it reported that Rossi admitted his emotional state when thinking about that season remains identical to the night of the final race in Valencia, noting that sports defeats hurt far more than victories.
Book Launch and Ferrari Memories
Durante la television interview, Rossi recounted a test session with Ferrari alongside Uccio Salucci. According to gazzetta.it, team principal Jean Todt discovered them arriving in the morning wearing slippers, swimming trunks, and T-shirts, prompting Rossi to joke that the incident halved his chances of ever driving for the Formula 1 team.
Rossi also reflected on his retirement from motorcycle racing, mentioning that he consulted figures such as Michael Schumacher and Troy Bayliss about when to quit. He explained that he wanted to continue racing until he physically could no longer do so, ensuring he closed that chapter without regrets.
Current MotoGP Standings and Kimi Antonelli
The conversation shifted to modern racing, including Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli. Gazzetta.it reported that Rossi praised the young Mercedes driver as a standout talent, expressing excitement that an Italian driver is winning in Formula 1 after a seventy-year gap.
On the subject of the current MotoGP season, Moto.it noted that Rossi addressed the status of his VR46 Academy riders. He remarked that Marco Bezzecchi holds the speed required to win a world championship but has committed too many mistakes to secure the title this year, despite securing a victory in Qatar.
Questions about Valentino Rossi's autobiography and career
How many world championships did Valentino Rossi win?
According to Corriere Style, Rossi is the only rider in motorcycle grand prix history to win world titles across four different classes, accumulating six MotoGP titles alongside titles in the 500cc, 250cc, and 125cc categories.
What television program hosted Valentino Rossi’s interview?
Rossi appeared on the talk show Che tempo che fa, hosted by Fabio Fazio.