Valentino Rossi

he had the number 46 from his father

Plans for the future

Rossi has signed a contract with Yamaha to continue racing the premier class through the 2006 season. Rumors abound speculating Rossi will switch from two wheels to four wheels some time in the next few years. These rumors continue to gain momentum following his recent test of the Ferrari Formula One racecar http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/4741725.stm, his second test of the car to date.

Related Topics:
2006 - Ferrari - Formula One

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Times from the latest test at the private circuit in Fiorano, Italy had Rossi approximately 3 seconds back of Michael Schumacher's outright lap record.

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Fiorano, Italy - Michael Schumacher

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Should Rossi make the switch to four wheels and win the World Championship he would be only the second man in history to accomplish the feat behind British racer John Surtees.

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British - John Surtees

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