Valentino Rossi and the approaching end of his career

Valentino Rossi has been racing in the premier class, today's MotoGP, for 20 (!) years. Including the two series below, he has 9 world championship titles to his name, and with 115 victories he has stalked the legendary record holder Giacomo Agostini (122 successes). As the “Dottore” he has also achieved absolute cult status, millions of fans celebrate him around the world and his famous number 46 has long been a brand symbol. If he steps down, motorcycling will lose its most famous and colorful personality. No matter what course the race is on, Valentino Rossi always has the “home advantage” © APA/afp / TOBIAS SCHWARZ

To date, Rossi has brushed off all rumors of resignation with loud declarations of war. In a live chat organized by his team, the veteran from Urbino is now very thoughtful. “My motivation and desire to continue are great, but I have to see what level of competition I am at,” said Rossi, who is fighting to keep up: “In the second half of last season I was slow too often and couldn’t keep up with the 5th place keep up with the strongest pilots.” “That wouldn’t be a nice way to end my career.” Valentino Rossi Even though his last Grand Prix victory to date was almost 3 years ago and he was recently only able to scratch the podium, Rossi is still one of the best drivers in the field. That's why the superstar makes it clear: “I don't want to stop racing. That wouldn't be a nice way to end my career."

Valentino Rossi would like to attack again in 2021. © APA / EXPA/JOHANN GRODER

Next season, however, the young Frenchman Fabio Quartararo (21) will take Rossi's place with the Yamaha factory team. The Italian wants to decide about his future “after the World Cup restarts. But I need time for that. My intention is to be there again in 2021. But I have to know what will happen next this season.” And here the Corona crisis is putting a stop to his plans. “Vale” wants to first test its competitiveness and then make a decision. That’s why it would be “ideal for him to compete this season and then call it a day after the next one. However, no one knows whether there will be 8, 10, 12 or even a Grand Prix.”

With all his popularity, his class on two wheels and his desire to keep going, it is still completely unclear what will happen next for Valentino Rossi. The only thing that is certain is that the day will come when the really big star says goodbye - and motorcycling loses its greatest personality.

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Valentino Rossi and the approaching end of his career

He is one of the best motorcyclists of all time and probably the most popular the top racing series has ever had. At the age of 41, however, it is time for Valentino Rossi to plan a life after his career on hot asphalt - even if Corona is putting a stop to his plans.

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