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- Valentino Rossi in action for Yamaha MotoGP legend plans four-wheel switch


RALLY PLAN - Valentino Rossi 25/04/2009

RACING legend Valentino Rossi is hoping to be as hot on four wheels as he is on two - after announcing that he wants to be a rally driver when he retires. The six-time MotoGP world champ, who currently has a two-year deal with Yamaha, has said he will switch to rallying - if anyone will have him. "I do hope to switch to four wheels, I think it's too late for Formula One, but I hope to have the second part of my career in a car," said Italian Rossi, 30. "I had my chance to go into Formula One at the end of 2006, I spoke a lot with Ferrari. I had a serious plan to be the test driver in 2007 and then start to race in 2008, but I decided to stay with bikes - so it meant me and Formula One were finished. "It's always been my great passion. I grew up beside my father, who also drove rally cars so I hope when I finish with bikes I have another 10 years with the car. "The World Rally Championship is the main option, I have a great relationship with Ford so maybe it will be Ford. In the summer of 2010 I will decide."