Valentino Rossi answers his fans at Dainese (I)

Racer Valentino Rossi had yesterday his long-awaited livestream with his fans, in which he answered several questions that all his followers around the world had sent to Dainese, so the Italian had a lot of work to do to attend to so many fans.

The scene showed Rossi on the floor, with an iPad in his hand, reading question after question, answering in Italian, while an interpreter did the same in English, although in my opinion it was better to listen to the 46.

Below we are going to post the questions and answers that Rossi addressed yesterday in this interesting Dainese session with his sponsored rider. Furthermore, at the end of the session the Italian wished everyone happy holidays and the best for all.

What role and what film would you have liked to play?

Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers with John Belushi. That’s my favourite film.

What do you think about the latest engine and electronics limitation rules? Do you agree with these new rules?

It’s a difficult period in general for motorsport due to the economic situation, and there isn’t much money. We would like to race motorcycles as they are now – super technological. However, there is less funding around them, so buying them is not an option; we are forced to if we want to continue racing in MotoGP with a big grid and a good show.

We are going to have to ride motorcycles that are less efficient and cost less, and perhaps it will be more fun. Let’s hope for the best and have a good time with MotoGP.

Are you scared of death?

A little. I think everyone is scared of death, especially us riders. We take many risks.

How do you prepare physically in the winter?

What I do in winter is continue my training as in summer. Until January we are on holiday, but I go to the gym and do exercises. I can do a bit of aerobics, go running, jogging and a lot of sport. Lots of bike rides, car racing, motocross, enduro, etc.

We are building a track here, I also do karting and I like playing football with my friends. It’s a preparation mixed with fun.

My dream is to be a racer. How can I do it?

You should start with motorcycles your size, that is, minimoto. Now the Italians are building some of the best, so I recommend starting at a nearby track. Look for a minimoto racing track and have fun.

What is your dream in MotoGP?

To win the championship again.

Which is your favourite helmet of those you have used in your racing career?

I have used many helmets, some good, some special. I’d say this year’s one, I like it. I’d buy one, and the one with my face at Mugello, remember? A classic, I like that too.

How do you create the graphics/designs of your helmets?

I have been working with Aldo Drudi, AGV, and over all these years it has been easy to work with AGV; they always let us do what we want. So we have to thank them.

Aldo is the designer; he works and lives in Riccione, so we see each other a lot. We look for the idea; sometimes we have it ready, other times we adapt it as we go. In general we do the design together.
So we have to thank them. Aldo is the designer and the one who works and lives in Riccione, so we see a lot of each other. We look for the idea, sometimes we have the idea in lists, sometimes we have to adapt. In general, we do the design together.

Do you really like rallies?

I like rallies. I have had a great passion since I was a child and my father took me to rallies. When I stop riding motorcycles, I think I’ll do something serious in rallies.

What do you think of CRTs? Are they the solution for MotoGP?

I think CRT can be the future of MotoGP, because they will be very fast and competitive at a lower cost.
I think this first year will be difficult, they will be differentiated, but when they test and do tests, they will be the future.

What has been your best and worst moment in your career?

The worst moment was probably when I broke my leg at Mugello. It was a bad moment. The best moment, there have been many, thank God, but I’d say my first victory with Yamaha at Welkom (South Africa). That was the best, the best moment of my career.

SECOND PART FOLLOWS.

Source | CycleNews