Fabio Quartararo admits he "can't replace" Valentino Rossi when the Frenchman steps up to the factory Yamaha squad in 2021 and is simply "taking his bike". Nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion Rossi will take Quartararo's place at Petronas SRT next season, after a one-year deal with the Malaysian outfit and Yamaha was announced last weekend. PLUS: Why MotoGP's ageing rock star isn't clinging to the limelight Yamaha moved to sign Quartararo amidst keen interest from Ducati on the 2019 rookie sensation, with Rossi's original plans to assess his performances in the opening rounds before taking a decision on his future forcing him to be moved out of the works...
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