Rossi, nine-time world champion, seven of whom are in the heavyweight class, leaves Yamaha's factory stable for Stigefelt's team.
- That already the second year managed to win three races and lead the team championship is fantastic.
And then Rossi on it.
Valentino's experience will be worth its weight in gold for us, Johan continues.
Stigefelt is a two-time Swedish champion in the sport and went all the way up to MotoGP also as a driver.
It was a season for the 44-year-old from Anderstorp, now Gothenburg.
Johan finished 21st in the table in 2001
Ahead of Sunday's race in Barcelona, both teams' bikes in the class are at the front of the front row.
Franco Morbidelli, Italy, took his first pole position and the Frenchman Fabio Quartararo, second in the table, took second place.
The legendary Rossi?
Kvaltrea!