Tony Cairoli has announced his retirement for the year 2021

The year 2021 is quickly becoming known as the year of illustrious farewells. Valentino Rossi revealed just over a month ago that his MotoGP career would come to an end at the end of this season. Tony Cairoli, a motocross legend, was the one who decided to put his helmet on a nail today.

However, there is a significant difference between the two: while the “Doctor” has already archived his ambition of winning his tenth world championship, the Sicilian will end his MXGP career on the crest of the wave. The gap of 29 points against Tim Gajser leaves the doors open to an undertaking that is difficult, but not impossible. But, according to the KTM racer, this would not add much to an adventure that is already amazing, despite the fact that he has been following it since 2017.

“I really have to tell you: it wasn’t an easy decision to make, but the time has come to close one chapter of my life and open another, it can’t always be Speed, Mud and Glory. I never stopped to think what this moment would have been like and now it makes a bit of an impression to be here in front of you “, announced Cairoli with a post published on his social channels, which already says it all, without the need to add other words to those of Patti’s champion.

“You know that I don’t particularly like talking about myself in public, but you are not just an audience, you have been an important part indeed, a fundamental part of my last 18 years. To be honest, you were my last 18 years. . Now I’ll have more time for Chase, for Jill and for myself. “

“My thoughts go to my mother, my father, my family; those years in Sicily when the first races were only a dream and sacrifice, for everyone. Every time I won a title, my thoughts went to them; nine titles have arrived, something I could never have imagined when, around the house, I was burning liters of mixture going in circles “.

“I’ve always said that numbers and statistics don’t mean much to me, and I really think so … I live in the moment and victory is only the result of the work I do with passion every day. I’d like to win again, of course, but not it would add a lot to who I am. “

“My first title was already something incredible, the realization of a dream for me and my family. Shortly before, at nineteen, I was about to quit, then the call of the De Carli team gave new impetus to my career. October day my life has changed and after eighteen years we are still here, working and fighting, trying to win another title with the same team: a unique thing in the history of our sport and our motivation for this challenge is always the same as on the first day “.

“On this journey I was lucky enough to meet special people, and in addition to Claudio, his team and his family, I would like to thank Pit Beirer, an exceptional person who was fundamental in making us feel part of the family from day one. KTM “.

“For sure I will stay in the environment, motocross is still my life, it will remain my great passion and with KTM I will continue my journey, even if with a different role. Finally, I want to thank all those who have helped me in this adventure, and many fans who have always given me that charge to give 222%. I still have many things to do in life after 2021, but in the meantime there is still a goal we need to think about… thanks guys! “.

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