Seven-time MotoGP motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi says he will be returning to the track to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe, taking part in the Belgian team’s WRT.
Rossi, who has spent time with an illustrious motoring career spanning more than two decades in 2021, has previously spoken of his desire to switch to auto racing and underwent a test with the WRT in Valencia last month. twelfth.
The 42-year-old will drive an Audi R8 LMS in the endurance and sprint categories, and will wear the 46, the same number he raced in MotoGP.
“I am delighted to be joining Team WRT,” Rossi said in a statement. “Everybody knows that I’ve always been a great racing fan and I’ve always been interested in four-wheel racing once my MotoGP career is over.
“I am now fully ready to devote myself to a racing program at a high level and with the right professional approach.
“Team WRT is the perfect fit I’ve been looking for and I can’t wait to start this new adventure in GTWCE with them.”
The 2022 GT World Challenge Europe season kicks off in Imola, Spain on April 1.
