Alonso unimpressed by Rossi tests
Alonso and Rossi are reigning world champions.Fernando Alonso says he is happy MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi has been testing for Ferrari as it distracts the team from preparing for the new season.
The Renault driver, who is fine-tuning the defence of his Formula One world crown, has been quick to strike the first psychological blow of 2006.
“I’m glad because that means they have lost valuable time preparing the cars for the show they put on,” he said.
“Let him come and drive. It’s good because there will be more attention.”
Until we see him race we won’t know his true potential, but it will be very difficult for him
Alonso on Rossi
Yamaha rider Rossi, 27, has won motorcycling’s top category for the last five years and has been linked with a move from two wheels to four after several tests with Ferrari.
After a number of private tests, he recently had his first test along with other F1 drivers, and seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher said he thought Rossi had the ability to compete in F1.
But Alonso seemed unimpressed, saying testing was not the same as competitive driving.
“Until we see him race we won’t know his true potential, but it will be very difficult for him,” he said.
"He can do well, because he will be driving a Ferrari, and can finish in the top five. But, from that to winning a Championship or races you need more.
“I could start riding a motorbike and, after three years training, be a second from them, but I don’t pretend that I could beat Dani (Pedrosa) or someone who has been in motorbikes since they were three years old.”
(Credid: BBC Sport)
Are we going to have the same game in the F1? Rossi seems to be cousing some noise there. The Italians are going mad with the possibility of an Italian champ on Ferrari! I have to say that since the death of Airton Senna I have never see another F1 race… If Rossi moves there I will go back with him… but will he?
, not one of four…