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Pol Espargaro is not a Valentino Rossi fan. However, the KTM rider also commented on the decision The Doctor continue racing in 2021. What did he say?
Rossi still does not intend to hang up his helmet in the near future. The 41-year-old racer is certain to continue driving his motorbike on the MotoGP track until next year.
The nine-time world champion has signed a year-long contract with the Petronas Yamaha SRT team for the MotoGP 2021 edition. Rossi will be paired with his protégé at VR46 Academy, Franco Morbidelli.
With this decision, Valentino Rossi will add to his racing career, which he has started since 1996. The Monster Energy Yamaha team racer has been fighting in the MotoGP class for 20 years.
Rossi’s decision to continue racing until 2021 received appreciation from his MotoGP class rival Pol Espargaro. Although the Spanish rider admitted he did not idolize The Doctor, but he still feels honored to continue to compete with Rossi.
“I don’t know how many Rossi fans we will lose if he stops racing in 2021. Still, it’s great to be able to race with him as often as possible,” said Pol. Speedweek.
“He’s not my role model, but it’s an honor to be able to compete against him. He’s a good racer,” he said.
Valentino Rossi and Pol Espargaro are currently competing tightly on the MotoGP 2020 standings. Rossi is in 11th place with 58 points, while Pol sits below him and is only one point away from his rival.
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