Rossi issues a challenge to Alonso

[G.Irish]

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"I read that if Alonso is able to make some practice then he can put a MotoGP bike on the podium with me," the Italian told Motorcycle News. "Well, I think we should drive a Formula One car, a World Rally car and a MotoGP bike, add the times together and then we will see who is the fastest."

[G.Irish]

Here's the original quote from Alonso:

"Until we see him race we won't know his true potential, but it will be very difficult for him," he said. "He might finish fifth or even get on the podium some time, but I could do the same on the bikes if I was given a bit of time to practise."

[ScottyB]

hehe, i love it when italians get all uppity

[G.Irish]

Well my money is on Rossi. Alonso is quickly turning into one of those champions I love to hate.

[Evan]

I still hate Rossi more


but the transition from a bike to a car is much easier than from a car to a bike, and Rossi already has a lot of experience rallying. So my money is on him by a mile.
Anybody know what kind of bike experience alonso has?

[Ross.Church]

I agree, plus Rossi posted some ridiculous times when he first raced an F1 car...he was only like a second behind Schumacher in the lap times.

[.RJ]

I agree, plus Rossi posted some ridiculous times when he first raced an F1 car

<nitpick> he hasnt done any racing in F1 - just test days.

[JackoliciousLegs]

AND TO YOUUUU I SAY GOOD DAY! Awesome. I want this battle royale to happen.

[G.Irish]

Alonso responds:

Alonso also responded to MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi who had challenged the Spaniard to a duel in a F1 car, a MotoGP bike and a rally car. However, the Renault driver was quick to talk down the rivalry.

"I read it in the press as well," Alonso responded when asked if he was aware of the challenge. "I don"t think it"s true. However, if it is, I don"t think I will have the time to do it now. I am concentrating totally on F1, sorry."

Guess his balls are not as big as his mouth after all

[JackoliciousLegs]

pussy

[G.Irish]

Rossi vs Alonso the sage continues:

Reigning champion Alonso, of Spain, turned down Rossi's challenge to go head-to-head in a motor racing showdown to settle the question of who is the quickest driver.

Italy's Rossi doubted Alonso's claim that his schedule is just too busy.

"Maybe Alonso has made some calculations and realised he would lose," he told Motorcycle News.

Rossi also reckons Alonso would be at least 12 seconds slower than him on a 260hp GP bike.

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[Evan]

pistols at dawn! :lol:

at least we would be rid of one of them....

[Rex4life]

the f1 race might just happen

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[.RJ]

I think capirossi will win the GP championship this year, and Rossi will resign with Yamaha for another year to defend his title.

My $.02