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Time could be right for Valentino Rossi's Formula 1 switch

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

Such is the sport's rumour mill that MotoGP ace Valentino Rossi badly breaking his leg has reignited speculation he might switch to formula one sooner rather than later.

Twenty-four hours before he fell during MotoGP practice at Mugello last Saturday, the 31-year-old Italian admitted he would "like to explore the possibility" of racing a third Ferrari in F1.

Also in the wake of Rossi's crash, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said the Maranello marque fully supports the Italian's return to full fitness.

"Everyone at Ferrari is with you at this difficult time," he said in a statement posted on the team's official website.

"We are sure that you will be back on track soon, even stronger than before.

"If during your convalescence you feel you would like to do some training on four wheels, then remember that the door to Maranello is always open to you," added Montezemolo.


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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