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Valentino Rossi has re-signed for Yamaha for a further two years, through to 2010. In the press release, aside from all the usual PR noise, his statement has an undertone that he is probably going to call it quits in 2010. Here’s an excerpt, make your own mind up:

Valentino Rossi:
“After so many years spent in racing, fortunately with so many victories, I needed a special motivation to take the decision to sign for two more years. The best place to find this motivation is Yamaha, since I have a great relationship with Yamaha’s directors, which comes from a mutual trust and loyalty.

In our team there is a special atmosphere and with this new deal I can continue to work with my crew, where I am part of the project and part of the development of my M1. I had other opportunities but due to Yamaha’s efforts to give me the best bike in the best environment, I have decided to stay with Yamaha for two more years. This contract means that Yamaha is the manufacturer I will have spent most of my career with. This means more than a thousand words”