At 41 in MotoGP: Valentino Rossi talks about his drive

In the 1996 season, Rossi completed his first full season in the Motorcycle World Championship (125cc class) and he has been in the premier class (MotoGP) for 20 years and has had a significant influence on it. "It is a long time. Many drivers are significantly younger than me when they stop. “Maybe the next generation of drivers can learn something from this and just keep going when you’re a little older,” said Rossi Motorsport Total cited.

Valentino Rossi can compete for top positions even at the age of 41. © APA/afp / LLUIS GENE

“Passion makes the difference” Valentino Rossi When asked where he still gets this motivation at the ripe old age of 41, Rossi said: “I developed a passion for motorcycles at the age of two. This remains unbroken and ultimately makes the difference. My father Graziano (he was one of the best pilots in the 1970 and 250 cc classes in the late 500s Note d. Red. ) I got on my motorbike very early and had a lot of fun seeing if it would end in disaster and how much I was risking. He was a driver himself and I loved following him. The fact that I started karting so early was the key to my career.” Valentino Rossi's beginnings From the age of 14, Rossi drove road racing machines. At the age of 16 he became Italian motorcycle road champion in the 125 class on Aprilia. Just a year later, Rossi drove a 125cc GP machine for Aprilia in the 125cc World Championship and took his first victory there in Brno. No world title since 2009 The nine-time motorcycle world champion (seven times in MotoGP) recently missed his 200th podium finish in the premier class after a crash at the Grand Prix in Barcelona (he was in second place with nine laps to go). Rossi therefore no longer plays a decisive role in the overall ranking. With 58 points, the Yamaha rider is in 11th place - 50 points behind leader Fabio Quartararo, who is exactly half his age. “ My championship is now over, I've made a huge mistake." said the disappointed Rossi after the race.

“Especially these days in MotoGP you have to be a real athlete” Valentino Rossi Even though he hasn't won a world title since 2009, Rossi generally enjoys life as a racing driver, which involves a lot of hard work: "You have a good life, but you're also under a lot of pressure. Especially nowadays you have to be a real athlete in MotoGP. You have to train every day and have a certain lifestyle. But the feeling of happiness when you drive on the track makes the effort worth it.”

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At 41 in MotoGP: Valentino Rossi talks about his drive

Last weekend it was officially confirmed that Valentino Rossi will remain in MotoGP for the coming season. Now the tireless Italian has spoken about his motivation.

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