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MotoGP legend Rossi almost made F1 debut with Sauber
Nine-time Grand Prix World Champion Valentino Rossi was on the verge of making his Formula 1 World Championship debut with Sauber in 2006, according to former Ferrari President Luca di Montezemelo. Rossi enjoyed several tests with the Maranello outfit during the 2000s and considered making the switch to four-wheels after running competitive times. Had Rossi chosen to leave MotoGP and make the jump to F1, di Montezemelo said there were plans to place the Italian rider at midfield runners Sauber before a potential move to Ferrari in the future. During this time, Yamaha feared the switch might happen and signed up then young Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo – a decision which would...
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