Rossi plays down F1 in 2011 rumours (again)
Rossi tells Italian press he could fill a third Ferrari seat in 2011. Then tows comapny line.
VALENTINO ROSSI has flirted with F1 for years now, testing a Ferrari F1 car at Mugello in 2008. And the MotoGP champ was quick.
Amid rumours that Ferrari could run a third car, Rossi stated: "I am quite happy about this it could happen in 2011 - why not?"
However, since this statement, Rossi has backed down from his statement and shyed away from any claims he'll be riding in F1 in 2011. Rossi claimed his comment was just to stimulate the hearts of fans.
In a later statement, Rossi said: "I have a contract with Yamaha, so it would be difficult or even impossible. What’s more, Ferrari do not have a third car and I have taken no decision about changing sport. I am riding my bike, I am happy at Yamaha and I want to stay concentrated on the championship with the objective of winning another title. All this started when I was quick in some private tests, but it’s one thing to do a good time alone in practice, and another to compete in a race."
So that's it then. Rossi's definitely not going to F1. Probably.
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