Sunday November 22, 2009
Rossi relishes prospect of endurance tussle
ROME: MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi was relishing the prospect of competing in his first endurance car race after Friday’s practice with the Kessel team in a Ferrari 430 GT3.
“In the first session I focused on getting to grips with the commands of the car, which is really quick,” Rossi told the website of the Vallelunga track near Rome (www.vallelunga.it), where he will take part in a six-hour race today.
“In the second I started to step on it and I really enjoyed myself trying to get the set-up right.
“We haven’t studied the right strategies for the race yet, but I’m really excited about the tussle in store.”
The 30-year-old Italian, who has won nine motorcycling world titles, is no stranger to competition on four wheels.
He has taken part in many rallies and has not completely ruled out one day racing for Ferrari in Formula One after turning down the chance three years ago following promising tests. — Reuters
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