'Rossi on a competitive bike next year'

"In 2013 we will see Rossi fight for the win... again." says Dorna boss

ACCORDING to Carmelo Ezpeleta, Valentino Rossi will be on a competitive bike and back fighting for the win next year, but does this mean he will be back on a Honda?

Speaking exclusively to OmniCorse.it at the Valencia F1 Grand Prix, the boss of Dorna said: "I am calm. Valentino will be riding a competitive bike next year, but I can't tell you what it is. It is still too early to talk about: in 2013 we will see Rossi fight for the win... again."

As Casey Stoner is stepping out of MotoGP next season, the speculation on Honda's line-up for 2013 has been vibrant. The latest rumours leaving Italy have Marc Marquez already signed up with Repsol Honda, as the Rookie Rule is all but certain to be abolished at Assen, with Rossi returning to the keep the HRC camp in winning contention, whilst helping to nurture the Spaniard's talent in the top flight.