After several weeks of negotiations, 500cc World Champion
Valentino Rossi has finally signed a two year extension to his
contract with Honda. Rossi will ride as team-mate to Tohru Ukawa
aboard the 4 stroke Honda RC211V machine for the next two seasons,
with the same technical staff that as last season.
Rossi will attend an official presentation by Honda Motor Company
on Monday 4th February in Tokyo. The Italian commented before
leaving for Japan: 'I'm very satisfied with the way things have
turned out. For me it was very important that this contract was
right in every detail even though things have been quite clear for
some time. Finally, the common ground between my manager and the
Honda guys has allowed us to find a perfect solution for everybody
and work a lot better. Now, with everything signed, I have an
intense period of work ahead with tests in Sepang on the 9 and 10
February. I have a great belief in the technological power of Honda
and my team and I am looking forward to getting back on the
bike.'
Meanwhile, HRC General Manager Carlo Fiorani explained: 'Moving
from the basic details of the contract negotiated at the end of the
year to the final version has required more time than expected and
we have had to bring together some different points of view between
Honda Racing and the rider. Now, with everything cleared up, we can
work peacefully for the next two years and I'm sure this experience
will be of use to us in the future.'
He bery lucky...If not HRC is sign me one.... 
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[This message has been edited by Alvin rider79 (edited 02 February
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