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Rossi gave his first post season interview today and dropped a bombshell. Its written in Italian so I had it translated.
He blames his recent poor form on a long struggle with AIDS.
His condition first manifested itself during the 2010 season.
He says,
" That year was quite the struggle mentally. It was a new bike to learn, Lorenzo was very fast and as soon as I got on the 2010 Yamaha, my condition went downhill. The symptoms were sudden and debilitating. I tried to ride at my top level, but I knew something was wrong. I had never felt this way before.
Yamaha sent me top specialists to try to diagnose what was happening. They tried many tests before they came to a diagnosis. As soon as they discovered the problem I was given many options to control the symptoms. I lost a lot of weight those early years. It was rough. Yamaha was very helpful and supportive during the process. I didn't know if I could go on, but Yamaha stuck with me through a difficult year.
I tried a new challenge with Ducati but things went from bad to worse. The Aids were hampering me at every turn.
I thought I would try one last shot with Yamaha, but this year the symptoms were too much.
I am going to give it one last attempt and try a new remedy. I have changed my chief specialist.
He has great experience working with rider aids.
I hope it works because these Aids are killing me.
I long for the days before Aids. I could ride so much better then.
Unfortunately the Aids are here to stay and will not go away.
It makes me sad. Without Aids I could have lasted much longer but instead it will be the end of me."
He blames his recent poor form on a long struggle with AIDS.
His condition first manifested itself during the 2010 season.
He says,
" That year was quite the struggle mentally. It was a new bike to learn, Lorenzo was very fast and as soon as I got on the 2010 Yamaha, my condition went downhill. The symptoms were sudden and debilitating. I tried to ride at my top level, but I knew something was wrong. I had never felt this way before.
Yamaha sent me top specialists to try to diagnose what was happening. They tried many tests before they came to a diagnosis. As soon as they discovered the problem I was given many options to control the symptoms. I lost a lot of weight those early years. It was rough. Yamaha was very helpful and supportive during the process. I didn't know if I could go on, but Yamaha stuck with me through a difficult year.
I tried a new challenge with Ducati but things went from bad to worse. The Aids were hampering me at every turn.
I thought I would try one last shot with Yamaha, but this year the symptoms were too much.
I am going to give it one last attempt and try a new remedy. I have changed my chief specialist.
He has great experience working with rider aids.
I hope it works because these Aids are killing me.
I long for the days before Aids. I could ride so much better then.
Unfortunately the Aids are here to stay and will not go away.
It makes me sad. Without Aids I could have lasted much longer but instead it will be the end of me."
