| NEWS | Rossi might race 'third' Ferrari | ||
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09-25-2004 (GMM - Shanghai) Motorbike champion Valentino Rossi has emerged as a leading candidate to race a 'third' Ferrari next season. Up to three teams might leave Formula One after Brazil, compelling top squads - such as the reigning champions - to make up the numbers by fielding another car. Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo reportedly said Rossi, the flamboyant MotoGP rider, from Italy, could be a 'good choice.' Current scarlet charger Rubens Barrichello said he had 'no idea' the team was considering the bombshell. Rossi, 25, tested an F1 car earlier this season, and Rubens was at the circuit to watch. ''He ran very well,'' said the Brazilian, ''but he'll need lots of time to get up to speed. ''I'm a big fan, though, and if he can do (in a car) what he does on a bike, then we are all in trouble.'' Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve agrees that Rossi would need a lot of testing and up to half a season to be physically prepared. ''F1 hurts,'' said the Canadian. |
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| ''If you haven't driven a car before, then one winter (of testing) would not be enough. He would need a lot of mileage.'' |
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