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Valentino Rossi opens up in great detail about his infamous run-in with Marc Marquez

Valentino Rossi has sold the scooter that he used in the MotoGP paddock for £15,000 (€17,000).

The big question surrounding Valentino Rossi's MotoGP future is increasingly shifting from whether he will race on, to how long he will race on for.

Reigning six time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi enjoyed his weather-delayed visit to the Isle of Man TT on Monday.

The Cairns Post reports that 'Holloways Beach was abuzz this week after numerous sightings of a man who appeared to be the international motorbike racing champion. 'The man even signed autographs and took a female cafe worker for a ride on his black motorcycle.

The former five-times MotoGP world champion is aiming to bounce back from two successive title defeats in 2008, when he will also switch from Michelin to Bridgestone tyres... Q: Valentino, firstly can you tell us how your hand is following your injury in Valencia?

Valentino Rossi may not have won a MotoGP race since September's Portuguese Grand Prix, but the Italian was back on the top step of the podium on Sunday - at the Monza Rally Show (pictured).

The special 'heart' helmet - autographed by the seven times world champion - was used during his home Italian GP at Mugello in June 2007. Designed by Aldo Drudi, only three were ever made - one of which was thrown into the crowd by Rossi after winning the race.

The Italian sustained three fractures to his right hand after being thrown over the front of his M1, which then barrel-rolled to a halt, but he still hopes to ride in Sunday's season finale.

Following his huge qualifying accident, Valentino Rossi has been diagnosed with three fractures in his right hand, but 'will attempt to ride' in Sunday's season-ending Valencian Grand Prix...