The worst kept secret in the paddock is finally official, Ducati and Valentino Rossi have signed a two-year agreement for the nine-time World Champion to race in the Ducati Team from 2011. „We are delighted to announce that Valentino Rossi will be with us from 2011,” commented Gabriele Del Torchio, president of Ducati Motor Holding.
Rossi to Ducati
Rossi likened his departure from Fiat Yamaha as the end of a marriage: “even the most beautiful love stories finish, but they leave a lot of wonderful memories,” said Rossi after Sunday’s Czech GP. The signing will see two of Italy’s great racing legends compete together from next year. The Italian fans’ dream come true, it’s hard to imagine how the fans will welcome Rossi on the red machine in next year’s Italian Grand Prix in Mugello.
