(GMM) Valentino Rossi's hugely speculated switch to F1 has been backed by a motorcycle chief.
'KTM' team boss Heinz Kinigadner told 'Die Presse' that he reckons the authoritarian MotoGP champion will eventually race a Ferrari.
''I believe he will,'' Kinigadner said.
''What has he got to wait for in bike racing? To be beaten by a faster, younger rival?''
27-year-old Rossi would likely have to take a pay-cut to make the switch, but Kinigadner is adamant that the Italian does not ride for money.
But the man himself is not sure if it's worth the gamble. ''It's a big risk for Ferrari,'' Rossi admitted to Gazzetta dello Sport, ''(but) not as big as it is for me.''
Amid speculation that some at Ferrari are now less keen on the idea, Rossi said he would announce his plans in June.
Written: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:34:51
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