After officially joining Petronas, Rossi can’t wait to appear in Indonesian MotoGP

KOMPAS.com – Valentino Rossi will undoubtedly defend the Petronas Yamaha SRT team for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship.

The official announcement of Rossi’s incorporation into Petronas Yamaha SRT was made on Saturday (9/26/2020) at WIB night.

“Valentino Rossi signed a contract with Petronas Yamaha SRT for 2021,” read a MotoGP statement.

“The nine-time world champions will continue in MotoGP with the Malaysian team and will race alongside Franco Morbidelli next year.”

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Thus, the name Valentino Rossi will remain on the MotoGP riders list for the 2021 season.

This gives Rossi the opportunity to appear in the Indonesian MotoGP that will take place at the Mandalika Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara next year.

It is known, the Indonesian GP has been included in the list of ticket sales for MotoGP 2021.

Rossi was also enthusiastic about welcoming the Indonesian MotoGP of 2021.

The owner of nine world titles in all classes admits that he cannot wait to return to Indonesia.

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“I raced in Indonesia, at the Sentul Circuit in the 125cc class and I won it, in 1997,” Rossi said during a press conference with Yamaha Motor Racing Director Lin Jarvis.

“I often visit Indonesia after that, some of them with Yamaha,” he added.

Furthermore, Rossi said that Indonesia has an extraordinary passion for MotoGP.

“Indonesia’s passion for MotoGP is extraordinary, sometimes even very difficult to control,” he said.

“I’m certainly very happy to be there because we have a lot of fans and the track will be very interesting,” Rossi said again.

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“It is a new project, a completely new place. I see that the location is close to the sea. I hope to be there,” he said.

Valentino Rossi currently ranks ninth in the 2020 MotoGP rider category with a collection of 58 points. He is 26 points behind Andrea Dovizioso, who is at the top.

After failing to finish in Emilia Romagna MotoGP, Rossi will compete in the Catalan GP.

Catalunya MotoGP will be held at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, ​​on Sunday (9/27/2020) at 8:00 p.m. WIB.