MotoGP: Valentino Rossi makes big admission amid new Yamaha contract
Rossi is one of the most famous racers in motorsport history, a position bolstered by his haul of nine titles across three classifications.
The last of his MotoGP gongs came back in 2009 though and at 39 the Doctor, as he’s known by fans, is approaching the end of his career.
Last week Yamaha made the surprise call to give Rossi a two-year contract extension, tying him down until 2021.
Intense questioning followed that decision and Rossi has now offered his take on doubts being raised about it.