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Details revealed about how Suzuki tried to tempt Valentino Rossi to join their MotoGP team.
The tale of Suzuki almost signing Valentino Rossi in 2012 was recalled by Davide Brivio, a key influence in Rossi’s career.
In 2011, Suzuki showed interest in signing Rossi, but he ultimately rejoined Yamaha.
Brivio, who later became Suzuki’s MotoGP boss, was approached by Suzuki’s Shinichi Sahara about bringing Rossi to the team for the 2014 season.
Despite mutual interest, Rossi could not wait until 2014 and chose not to join Suzuki.
Ultimately, Rossi stayed with Yamaha while Brivio successfully led Suzuki rider Joan Mir to the 2020 world title.
