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Sir Stirling Moss has warned MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi against switching to four wheels, saying he is "too good for F1".
FORMULA 1 2009 Ferrari Valentino Rossi - 0
Eight-times motorcycling world champion Rossi recently revealed there had been discussions regarding a debut in the top class of car racing at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza this weekend with Italian marque Ferrari.
But 79-year-old British racer Moss does not feel the Italian should take the plunge.
"I'm certain Rossi could succeed in F1 if he wanted," the 16-times grand prix winner told Visordown. "If you are good at one motorsport you will be good at the other.
"Rossi has that much talent and understanding of speed I'm certain he could make it in F1, even at the age of 32 when he retires - but personally I would not advise it.
"I think he is too good for F1: he would revolutionise the paddock by bringing in a sense of humour.
"If he seriously wanted to race F1 I'm sure his desire and dedication would see him succeed, but I don't think he should do it it would be a backwards step.
"The atmosphere in the F1 paddock is different to the motorcycle one, not as much fun and much more serious and I don't think he would enjoy it."
Rossi, who recently triumphed for Fiat Yamaha on his home turf at Misano in the San Marino GP, is in line for a seventh top-class bikes title.
He said he was in discussions about replacing injured Brazilian Felipe Massa at Monza after Luca Badoer was cast aside; and, despite deciding against it, said he may consider driving in the series in future.
Rossi has tested for Maranello in the past and been heavily linked with a seat.
Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport
Eurosport
well done Sir.
"I think he is too good for F1: he would revolutionise the paddock by bringing in a sense of humour.
rofl Bernie wouldn't know what to do with him..
FORMULA 1 2009 Ferrari Valentino Rossi - 0
Eight-times motorcycling world champion Rossi recently revealed there had been discussions regarding a debut in the top class of car racing at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza this weekend with Italian marque Ferrari.
But 79-year-old British racer Moss does not feel the Italian should take the plunge.
"I'm certain Rossi could succeed in F1 if he wanted," the 16-times grand prix winner told Visordown. "If you are good at one motorsport you will be good at the other.
"Rossi has that much talent and understanding of speed I'm certain he could make it in F1, even at the age of 32 when he retires - but personally I would not advise it.
"I think he is too good for F1: he would revolutionise the paddock by bringing in a sense of humour.
"If he seriously wanted to race F1 I'm sure his desire and dedication would see him succeed, but I don't think he should do it it would be a backwards step.
"The atmosphere in the F1 paddock is different to the motorcycle one, not as much fun and much more serious and I don't think he would enjoy it."
Rossi, who recently triumphed for Fiat Yamaha on his home turf at Misano in the San Marino GP, is in line for a seventh top-class bikes title.
He said he was in discussions about replacing injured Brazilian Felipe Massa at Monza after Luca Badoer was cast aside; and, despite deciding against it, said he may consider driving in the series in future.
Rossi has tested for Maranello in the past and been heavily linked with a seat.
Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport
Eurosport
well done Sir.
"I think he is too good for F1: he would revolutionise the paddock by bringing in a sense of humour.
rofl Bernie wouldn't know what to do with him..
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