Rossi will again become the oldest rider in 2018 MotoGP, which will begin at the International Circuit Losail, Qatar, Sunday (18/3). The Doctor will be performing this season at the age of 39.
Hodgson considers Rossi as a unique MotoGP rider. Collection of 16 victories in the Superbike event said Rossi looks like never aged on a motorcycle.
"Rossi is different from any other rider I've met in the world, he's like Peter Pan, never aged, he left school and then became a professional rider at the age of 16,"
"He's traveling with his father, best friend, and never married or has any children Rossi's life is like, not like a child because it sounds disrespectful, never old, he's 39, but does not look old He's like 29 years old" Hodgson.
Rossi has yet to extend his contract with Movistar Yamaha and the Italian rider is likely to retire after 2018 MotoGP. Especially if Rossi feels uncompetitive riding M1 Yamaha motorcycle.
Hodgson does not believe Rossi will retire after 2018 MotoGP. Ex-rider who is also a commentator on the BT Sport MotoGP it considers Rossi is still very ambitious to win the tenth world title.
"As long as Rossi is still enjoying what he is doing, he will go on, his lifestyle is not just racing, but the race is an addiction to him," said Rossi. "For Rossi, if he can perform fast, then he feels adrenaline.
2018 MotoGP to be the 23rd season Rossi in motor racing Grand Prix. Former Repsol Honda and Ducati rider has been collecting nine world titles.
