Rossi is being FORCED to ride.....

[Nick Goodall]

I've heard a few stories about the main reasons for Rossi getting back on a bike so soon......

I love to believe that he's just such a legend and wants to try and keep this season alive, and just wants to ride a bike but in reality i think there's actually a much bigger reason for him rushing back!

Viewing figures of MotoGP have dropped massively since his crash, as soo sooo many people only actually watch MotoGP for him alone! I think most people knew instantly that his season was over, and it's more then likely going to end up with Lorenzo.

Apparently he can hardly walk, and is literally just doing this to please all the organisers and help keep MotoGP up there in viewing figures!

I think it's a sad day if this is the case, and can't help but think he would be far better off healing properly and coming back next year with Ducati!

[Welshy40]

Im in total agreement. Yes he is the reason why a lot of people watch as without him there isnt really any reason to watch it at all. Take your time in healing and come back stronger.

[telboy]

But he did ride a superbike the other day and was a tenth faster than crutchlows fastest lap of the race last weekend?

So he must think he's fit enough.

...didn't stop Lorenzo when he did his ankles in China.

[carlin]

Originally Posted by telboy

But he did ride a superbike the other day and was a tenth faster than crutchlows fastest lap of the race last weekend?

So he must think he's fit enough.

...didn't stop Lorenzo when he did his ankles in China.

This is all very true so must be feeling better to ride.

But come on riding Ducati i hope not cant stand the team tbh

Like to see him ride the Honda though, wishful thinking

[Chequered Flag Racing]

He's back this weekend

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/161...n_germany.html

[Adam F]

I'd be rfeally suprised if anyone could force Rossi to do anything....

He's the biggest star in bike racing history, dont think even the GP organisers would dare to challenge him..

[dave g]

me neither,no one can force him to ride..the motogp franchise cant force him to ride,think of the consequences if he crashed again and really injured himself or worse because he wasnt fit to ride.

his manager or team can't force him...what they going to do,sack him?? er no.

only rossi can decide when hes fit to come back surely,im sure there is pressure from his fans etc but ultimately its down to him

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Chequered Flag Racing

He's back this weekend

FP1 = 0.7s behind pole

[smokes]

Awesome race he had a good battle with stoner! We need more charecter like him racing.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by smokes

Awesome race he had a good battle with stoner! We need more charecter like him racing.

He deserved 3rd place for effort though. At least he's still in one piece unlike De Puniet who's got two broken bones following the three bike crash.