Joining Michael Schumacher in Valencia
Valentino Rossi is scheduled to test at Valencia next week alongside Michael Schumacher and other teams.
The MotoGP champion, for his first outing in direct comparison with existing Grand Prix drivers, will run for three full days in the V8-powered F2004 racer.
It is the latest patent indication that speculation of his switch to the four-wheeled pinnacle of motor sport has real basis.
Schumacher is also penned-in for the session in southern Spain, as development of the newly-launched 248 enters a second week.
26-year-old Rossi`s last formula one outing was a private test late in 2005 at Mugello.
"The next logical step for Valentino is to let him drive with others around him," Team Principal Jean Todt said.

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