Valentino Rossi, a seven-time MotoGP champion, is set to continue racing in cars with his new WRT BMW M4 GT3. After retiring from two wheels at the end of 2021 and only racing full-time in cars for four years, Rossi has expressed his fondness for the GT3 car and stated that these two championships are among the top two in the world.
In addition to continuing to race in the Endurance Cup leg of the GTWCE, Rossi will also participate in a WEC campaign in the new LMGT3 class. As part of BMW’s factory driver lineup, he revealed that he is unlikely to take part in the Sprint Cup segment of the 2024 GTWCE at Brands Hatch and Misano next year due to his busy schedule. However, despite his desire to do fewer races rather than more, he emphasized his passion for racing on four wheels and competing at iconic circuits like Silverstone.
Rossi plans to celebrate his 46th birthday mid-February next year, an important milestone as it marks a significant event in his career. He expressed interest in racing at Silverstone, where he achieved victory in MotoGP in 2015. Rossi also mentioned that he would love to compete in the British GT series at Silverstone and Oulton Park next year. Overall, this decision reflects Rossi’s passion for racing on four wheels and celebrating important milestones while pursuing his love for iconic circuits like Silverstone.