Trying Car Racing, Valentino Rossi: Motorcycle Racing Is First Love

Former MotoGP racer, Valentino Rossi. (Doc. MotoGP official site)

JAKARTA - Former MotoGP racer, Valentino Rossi made his debut in the car racing event. He took part in the GT Challenge event, last weekend.

As a result, he finished 17th. So what is Rossi's impression after doing his first car race after retiring from MotoGP?

According to him, motorcycle racing is still the best. "For me, motorcycle racing is my first love and nothing can be compared," said Rossi, as quoted by Sportscar365.

"But it's a great challenge and I enjoy it. This car is very fast. When you drive a car and try to cross the line, it's a great emotion."

However, Rossi admits that he will try to do the maximum in his new job. Of course, he will try to have fun like he does in MotoGP.

"To have fun, you have to fight for important positions and be competitive," he said.

Previously, Valentino Rossi dismissed the possibility of competing in Formula 1. According to him, he was too old to race the jet land.