Gran Turismo 7: Valentino Rossi takes to the track on the digital circuit

“Life is running. The rest is just waiting “, said Steve McQueen: There could be no better sentence to tell the professional life of Valentino Rossi, driver who has been on the slopes, without stopping, since he was a child: a relationship with the world of engines that is so profound that it carries the doctor – after closing his legendary MotoGP career in Valencia – to open a new, exciting chapter in his sporting life, this time on four wheels: to do so, the nine-time world champion has chosen to train with Grand Touring 7, exclusive title for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation5, available from 4 March 2022.

Valentino Rossi takes to the track with Gran Turismo 7

After writing one of the most incredible stories that world motorsport has ever known, thanks to extraordinary victories, historical rivalries and a unique charisma capable of bringing millions of spectators closer to MotoGP, Valentino Rossi will make his debut in the GT World Challenge on 1 April 2022 in Imola. Europe, competing for the first time ever in a racing car.

Precisely with the aim of being ready for this new professional appointment, and at the top of his psychophysical condition, the Doctor is exploiting the realism and driving fidelity with which the Gran Turismo series is used to reproduce the vehicles and their behavior, to then convey what has been learned on the digital tracks directly on the track.

In addition to the simulation component, particularly dear to Valentino Rossi, the new chapter of the saga will offer an experience designed to adapt to the needs of each player. Occasional drivers, collectors, lovers of car tuning, creatives eager to create custom liveries, photography enthusiasts: everyone will find in Gran Turismo 7 the ideal place to express their passion.

Plus, thanks to stunning graphics – with full 4K and HDR support – lightning-fast loading from ultra-high-speed SSD and unique sensory spectrum guaranteed by 3D audio, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, every race will deliver unique sensations. .

Not to forget, in 2022 the Gran Turismo saga celebrates its 25th anniversary, confirming itself as one of the most iconic franchises in PlayStation history. And Valentino Rossi himself has been passionate about the series since its inception, in 1997: “I have been a fan of Gran Turismo since the first chapter”, Valentino Rossi reported, “The level of simulation and realism offered by the saga has always been extraordinary, but with Gran Turismo 7 the development team has managed to take a further evolutionary step. For this reason it was natural for me to choose the new chapter to study tracks on which I have never raced and to hone my driving skills. I thank Sony Interactive Entertainment Italia for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to continue my preparation to always be ready for the new challenges that await me ”.