Ducati boss hopeful for Rossi test

this really sounds like sour grapes from yamaha doesnt it ?

they wanted to give him a paycut and then they get all upset that he leaves!

if Yamaha believe that the Rossi era is over and its now the time of Lorenzo and Spies then they should shut up and put there money where their mouth is 

i think in reality they thought Rossi would never leave

Posted: 24/08/2010 at 11:45

It will damage Yamaha's reputation if they stop him riding @ the Valencia test imo, Ducati are allowing Casey to ride the Honda at that test.

Yamaha should thank Rossi for the best 7 years they have had as a company and let him test with their best wishes, they have two top riders in Jorge and Ben for 2011 so they should let Rosi go and concentrate on those two riders @ the Valencia test. 

Posted: 24/08/2010 at 14:23

He gives them the biggest advert Yamaha could ever have by riding for them then they shaft him, terrific.

Posted: 24/08/2010 at 15:06

Very sad after what rossi has done for them, from his first race!!!. Yamaha created this problem in the first place so should bite the bullet and let him go with their integrity in place.

Posted: 24/08/2010 at 18:36

If Yamaha decides to prevent Rossi from testing in Valencia it will be a classless act.  It will also be a marketing dissaster as Rossi has one of the largest fan bases in MotoGP and the story will be well followed.

 Rossi gave SEVEN years to Yamaha and helped create the bike they have today ... not to mention all the championships and related/ensuing Yamaha bike sales.  Yamaha made up it's mind to have Lorenzo as their top rider (and he is, of course, amazing) and this set up Rossi's move to Ducati.  Let him test and wish him well.  It is the classy way to part ways and thank him for all he has done.

Posted: 24/08/2010 at 22:31

Is it Yamaha or Lorenzo that is scared of a Rossi Ducati test.

odds on Rossi winst 1st up next year and takes the title. 

Posted: 25/08/2010 at 03:40