MotoGP Champ Rossi admits 2011 F1 switch 'could happen'

Valentino Rossi with Ferrari F1 Team

Despite deciding against the move several years ago, and dismissing subsequent speculation, Valentino Rossi has now admitted moving to formula one with Ferrari "could happen" in 2011.

That is when the flamboyant multiple MotoGP champion's Yamaha contract will be expired.

"Yes, I am quite happy to talk about it," Rossi, 30, told the Daily Star Sunday while in Leguna Seca for the US MotoGP round.

"It could happen in 2011," he added. "Why not?"

It is believed the current rumours are related to Ferrari's considerations about perhaps running three cars in formula one in the near future.

Source: GMM

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Bristol411S3

Why not? Because he'll be 32 in 2011 and amongst the oldest drivers on the grid. Would Ferrari really invest in him rather than someone like Vettel?

July 6, 2009 12:22 pm

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scratchy996

After this seazon Ferrari needs all the attention they can get. more people will talk about Rossi than Vettel, more people, especially Italians will watch F1 to see how Rossi is doing, this will bring more money to Ferrari from sponsors.

July 6, 2009 12:31 pm

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kryst_PL

on the other hand - Rossi has a lot of track xp. He might, just might, switch quite well to F1. We all know older drivers who could win the crown :) So hell, why not! I would watch the show :]

July 6, 2009 1:17 pm

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Tashinga

Interesting! Very Interesting! So we have a potential Ferrari line-up of Fernando Alonso, Valentino Rossi and Sebastian Vettel!

July 6, 2009 3:02 pm

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eme7

A real driver in a F1 car :)

July 6, 2009 5:27 pm

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Wickedated

A MotoGP bike and a F1 car are two different animals. Sure, he's a champ on 2 wheels, but there are real talented drivers who are younger out there (although age doesnt really matter) but still, assuming he'll be a champ worth of Ferrari is a shot in the dark.

July 6, 2009 10:51 pm

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maloparac

If you know to drive on two wheels, with 4 it would be easy...)))))

July 7, 2009 1:54 pm

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weezychest

no 46 could definetly pull a move like that off. It would be the first time i support ferrari in formula 1, and wouldnt be surprised if he kicks ass

July 8, 2009 11:16 am

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