It looks like Rossi isn't planning on retiring after the crash at Sepang.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...79N2X020111024
It looks like Rossi isn't planning on retiring after the crash at Sepang.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...79N2X020111024
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You know I had thought about this yesterday. With the dismal year he's had with Ducati and then to end the season like this. I wouldn't blame Rossi one bit if he just decided to call it quits. But knowing how much of a competitor he is, and even the old cliche of "well that person wouldn't want you to quit", makes me think he's going to give it another go for next year. If anything it may give him some big resolve to finish his career on a high note, rather than in this fashion. Who knows, time will tell and whatever Rossi or Edwards decides for that matter, I wouldn't blame them one bit.
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I think he'd have to do one more year, ending after a dismal year would be bad enough, ending with that tragedy would haunt you.
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Earlier in the season he had talked about running gp for a couple more years and then possibly going to superbike. Obviously this may have changed his feelings, but I can't see him not racing.
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I think Rossi will win more championships, but the time hasnt come yet , right?
I'd like to see him back on honda or yamaha
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Edwards has already said he will be riding next year on the new Suter/BMW GP bike.
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Yeah this I knew, but that was before all hell broke loose this past Sunday. If he did decide to change his mind, I can't say as I blame the guy.
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Such a loss. Similarities with Kato and Sete. Cant imagine how Rossi is feeling, although I bet its not to good. What a blow. With Rossi, I believe he'll dig deep
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Actually he said this just yesterday (maybe the day before). He said allthough saddened by the accident and lose he was mentally okay and would continue to race.
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Oh I see, yeah I hadn't heard anything from Edwards after the race either. Rossi I think has only made that twitter post after the accident but nothing to official. I know a few weeks ago, Edwards had said he'd be racing a CRT bike. Well I think it's a testament to his perseverance and resolve. I like Edwards and would love to see him finally get his first GP win someday.
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I think it would be a shame, and totally out of character for either of them to quit because of this, instead of dedicating the next race to Marco. I'm sure Marco would have wanted them to continue.
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if Rossi rode his as$ off and at least got on the podium. The bike has been crap all year and I don't think he's done well historically at Valencia. But I think he rides with such passion, and with the emotions of the day, we might see him near the top.
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