MotoGP legend tests for Ferrari

Valentino Rossi thinks he could get to the top in F1. The MotoGP world champion made the claim after testing for Ferrari at Mugello on Thursday.

Rossi has tested in a Ferrari before, and proved his four-wheeled prowess by finishing second at the Rally of Monza - an event he has won before - last week.

The Italian completed 30 laps of Mugello in an F2008, recording a fastest time of 1:22.5 before bad weather curtailed the session. That’s almost two seconds off the pace of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa.

“The times we did in Fiorano, here and in Valencia have been analysed and with some good hard work and lots of effort I could become a good Formula One driver,” said Rossi.

“It’s difficult to say whether or not I would win, but the potential is definitely there.” 

He certainly doesn’t lack confidence. Do you think he’s got what it takes to make it in F1? We reckon Seb Loeb would have a much better chance.

Crasher bonus! Watch footage of Mr Rossi’s Ferrari test below: