Though he is likely one of the most talented F1 racers in history, he still had to sit second-fiddle in what was no doubt a PR stunt by both Ducati and perhaps MotoGP at the Italian MotoGP this weekend. He was taken around the track by 13 time 500cc MotoGP winner Randy Mamola. Shumacher is a seven-time World Champion. Together, that’s 20 World Championships - talk about a valuable haul around the track.

The reigning Miss Italy also happened around the track for the first time in her life saying “Randy was fantastic, he gave me total confidence before the ride, by the end of the ride I had no more strength in my arms …”

Maybe it’s just me taking that out of context but ..

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