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Valentino Rossi joins F1 team for shock Imola Grand Prix appearance
Valentino Rossi’s surprise appearance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix saw him join a Formula 1 team during the race weekend. The Italian MotoGP legend, with nine world championships to his name, considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time, has also been linked to F1 throughout his career. Despite intermittent tests with Ferrari, a full-time switch to F1 never materialized. Rossi, a fan of the series, recently attended the 2025 race in Imola and was seen with McLaren and Lando Norris, who views Rossi as his hero. Rossi, who retired in 2021, expressed to Norris his appreciation for their friendship and their plans to compete together, potentially in GT races in the future. Thus, although Norris is focused on fighting for an F1 drivers’ championship currently, the possibility remains for the two racing icons to come together on a track in the next decade.
