Rumors continue to swirl around the MotoGP paddock these days, many surrounding some of the top riders in the sport. Specifically, Australian Casey Stoner, who currently races for Ducati, is said to have already accepted an offer to compete next season for Honda. Naturally, then, there will be a couple of high profile slots open, possibly both for Ducati and for Honda.

One other silly season rumor that seems to have some legs would create a so-called Italian Dream Team, pairing up fan favorite Valentino Rossi with Ducati. Another storied Italian company is also known to be keenly interested in retaining Rossi's services for the upcoming racing season: Ferrari.

A new and intriguing possibility has reportedly sprung up that could see Rossi racing on both two and four wheels. According to a recent report, Ducati has crafted an offer for Rossi that would see him on the Italian bikes for two years, with dedicated time to test for Ferrari's Formula One team along with a possible move to rally racing after the contract was up.

We have absolutely no way to verify an of this, so take it all with a suitably large grain of salt for now. If and when we know more, so will you.

[Source:Autoblog via Two Wheels Blog]

 

That'd be cool. We already know that Rossi has some serious pace in the F1 cars. Seeing him ride for Ducati would be awesome too.

 

What was the deal with Rossi not being able to test or something this season?

 

ROSSI WILL NOT MAKE A DECISION UNTIL HE SEES WHAT YAMAHA DOES WITH LORENZO. Thats pretty much a fact, as well as Rossi would only end up in a Ferrari if theres a 3rd car as well as a lift of the testing ban because hes not gonna race F1 just to say he did it. He's a sports historian and I know in the back of his mind he'd like to join Surtees as the only other world champ on 2 and 4 wheels.

 

love seeing that schuberth in rossi livery, he needs to make the switch.

 

Rossi and Lorenxzo are a hot pair on the Yamies. Stoner and Hayden on the Ducs hummmmm...Pedrosa and Dovizioso seem to be doing nicely on the Hondas.

Pos. Rider Bike Nation Points
1 Jorge LORENZO Yamaha SPA 115
2 Andrea DOVIZIOSO Honda ITA 78
3 Dani PEDROSA Honda SPA 73
4 Valentino ROSSI Yamaha ITA 61
5 Nicky HAYDEN Ducati USA 52