Valentino Rossi answers his fans at Dainese (II)
Rider Valentino Rossi had a meeting with his fans yesterday thanks to Dainese, undoubtedly a great day for all the followers of the 46, as they were able to learn a few little things about the Italian.
Yesterday rider Valentino Rossi answered several questions from his fans through Dainese, in a live stream, so don’t miss how the Italian’s statements continue. Here you have the continuation of that moment with his followers.
Don’t miss this second part with many more questions for Rossi, some quite surprising, but answered by the Italian in the best way possible.
How will the new Ducati for 2012 go?
I hope it will be better. We’re working hard this year to create a better Desmo. We have many new ideas to work on with Preziosi and all the guys at Ducati.
We’re curious to see the first test of next year in Sepang on January 31… we’ll have a different bike and we’ll be able to see whether we’re more competitive. I hope so.
Will you keep using the helmet dedicated to Sic?
I think I’ll keep using it, at least for the winter tests and until Aprilia, because the helmet is good. It’s beautiful and I like to remember Sic. But I think for the new season I’ll use my usual helmet, but putting something on it that reminds me of him. I’ll have some 58 somewhere, that’s what I’ll do.
Could you come to my wedding?
I don’t think so. I’ve been to weddings, and I must say they’re not fun. So a big kiss from very far away.
On Twitter, you invited us all to dinner…
It was a joke. A dinner for 500,000 people is a bit complicated, you have to understand that. But we’re working on something, I’ll let you know.
Would you like to create your own team and debut in MotoGP?
I don’t like that idea very much. Maybe I could work on it, perhaps with my brother because he wants to be a rider.
When will there be a Valentino Rossi Junior?
I don’t know. It’s not on the agenda right now, but I’ll keep your number and when I have one I’ll leave it for you to look after for me.
It seems he doesn’t say much to journalists about his rivals now. How did you used to do it before?
It’s very fun, but most of the time you have to be diplomatic about it, I’m not exaggerating with journalists. It’s better to be a little diplomatic about it.
What’s your favorite race?
I used to say my first victory with Yamaha at Welkom, but I would add Laguna Seca with Stoner and Barcelona with Lorenzo.
When you finish with MotoGP, will you go to Superbike?
It could be fun, perhaps. Superbikes is fun, although we hope to remain competitive in MotoGP. We’ll see in a few years
What inspired you to use the sun and the moon on your helmets?
It was Aldo, when we were preparing the first helmet for the championship in 1996 and Aldo asked if I’d like a design with a sun on my helmet. I said OK and I like the moon. We liked the idea and started to split the sun and the moon. The whole universe, and since then we have always used the sun and the moon.
Which was more fun to ride, the 1000cc or the new 800cc with the CT and electronics?
Of course, the 1000cc was much more fun. It had that sensitivity when opening the throttle, because there was less help. It was more fun.
What music do you listen to?
I like all music… rock, pop, Italian and disco music too.
What do you think of Roger Federer?
I’m one of his big fans. I know him, we talk to each other and he’s a fan of mine. He is the most elegant of all.
After this question session Rossi received some gifts and also wished us happy holidays, Christmas and the start of 2012, so an interesting day for the 46 and his followers.
Via | CycleNews
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