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Rossi shrugs off Ducati 2011 gossip

Valentino Rossi has said that he will wait until next year before deciding whether to switch teams or remain with Fiat Yamaha. Rumours in Italian newspapers on Sunday suggested that the multiple Champion and current leader of the standings may be moving to the Italian Ducati team in 2011.

'The Donkey' took victory in Italy on Sunday

Having transferred to Yamaha from Honda for the 2004 season, latest rumours suggest that Rossi's seventh term with the Japanese marque next season may be his last.

"You know the journalists, no?" he laughed when quizzed over the claims on the Misano podium at the weekend. "I don't know, I haven't decided yet for my future; I will decide next year but I already have a contract signed with Yamaha."

However, Valentino did admit that the combination would be an attractive proposition for the sport. "For sure, it's a great dream for everybody - 'Look, Valentino with a Ducati!'" he added. "We will see, I don't know."

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