Sayonara, The Doctor Leave Yamaha Rossi Looking for New Challenges after 2010

The long-awaited news of MotoGP fans had finally come.

After the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic at Brno Circuit pm last night, Valentino Rossi announced his future. And as a long-anticipated, race berjulukan The Doctor was going to leave Yamaha at the end of 2010 season.

Starting next year, if all goes well, he will defend the Italian manufacturer Ducati.

Certainty that comes first from the Yamaha camp, through the official release of the team which is responsible for Rossi, Fiat Yamaha. In a release that comes just before midnight GMT, the Yamaha to thank you for all the hard work given by Rossi since the first time this relationship established in 2004.

"On behalf of Yamaha Motor Group, I want to thank you for seven wonderful years we've lived together," said Lin Jarvis, managing director of Yamaha Motor Racing, in those releases.

"Valentino joined Yamaha in 2004, when Yamaha was the difficulty in motor racing, after eleven years without a world title. His first victory for Yamaha in South Africa in 2004 was such an amazing moment, and the beginning of many other victories which satisfy fans Yamaha MotoGP and around the world, "he continued.

Jarvis admitted that his side to admit that this separation is something that is not desired. "But on the other hand, we really appreciate his decision to seek new challenges. We hope the best for her in 2011 and beyond," he added.

Not long after the release was circulated, Rossi intervened. Just like Yamaha, he was nostalgic about the early relationship in 2004. "It's hard to explain in a few words, like what my relationship with Yamaha in the last seven years," he said as quoted by Autosport.

Basically, Rossi considers this relationship as a beautiful love story. In seven years, he was so in love with the motor of his YZR-M1, which he helped develop to become a monster track like now. He also thanked the officials Yamaha.

However, Rossi, then told her "duty" on the Yamaha has ended. "It's time for me to seek new challenges. Unfortunately, the most beautiful love story must have an end. But this story has left many memories for me. For example like when I kissed my M1 (after the first win) in Welkom (South Africa, ed). As if the bike saw me straight in the eye and say 'I love you! " said Rossi.

Since 2009 signs

From the release of Rossi's Yamaha and recognition, separation was impressed very fine. But, there may be many internal discussions had been going on since long.

Rossi signs of this move has actually been around since long. Even if you want to be traced, had emerged since the end of 2009. At that time, Rossi was given an ultimatum to the Yamaha, in association with the termination of his contract with the manufacturer at the end of 2010. The ultimatum was associated with a contract in the Fiat Yamaha teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, who also ended in late 2010.

"Yamaha have to choose between me and Jorge for 2011. I already have the option to join Ducati's exciting," Rossi said as quoted by BBC English, dated November 8, 2009. "I'm not sure 100 percent will stay with Yamaha. Depending on what happens next year (2010, Red). Depending on my performance and competition with Jorge Lorenzo," he added at the time.

It was Rossi added, Ducati is a dream opportunity with others as the Italian. "Race for Ducati and won the Italian motorcycle world. It is an incredible motivation," he said.

Nevertheless, Rossi's time was also told if I can continue with Yamaha is a great privilege. "Replace the motor feels like cheating. For Yamaha, very important if I can end a career with them. For me, it is also very important," he explained.

Earlier this year, while visiting Indonesia, Rossi also confirms the intention to stay at Yamaha. Although at that time, the contract renewal negotiations are still ongoing. At that time, in a special interview with this newspaper, says Rossi still wants to race two more years (after 2010).

Now, it's all over between Rossi and Yamaha. Divorce has officially happened. Just waiting for the actual separation, when the season ends later in 2010.

In recent weeks, news of the displacement of certainty there are plenty of Rossi. Just waiting for an official greeting from the mouth of Rossi.

As of July 2010, vacancies in the already open when the Ducati rider Casey Stoner claimed would leave to the Honda. Then came word from Yamaha that Rossi will not be given the opportunity YZR-M1 bike tested 2011 version, scheduled to be tested for the first time in Brno, today (16 / 8), a day after the GP of the Czech Republic.

That is, connected with the domination of Jorge Lorenzo in the first ten races in 2010 (winning seven times), is a strong indicator Rossi will switch sides.

Although Rossi is no longer given the opportunity to test new components, Yamaha confirms that The Doctor will still be given the opportunity to hunt for victory at the end of this 2010 season.