MotoGP: 5 Bold Predictions for 2019

4) Rossi to retire?

MotoGP Of Valencia - Free Practice

Okay, this claim/prediction maybe a little over the top for many fans. Valentino Rossi is seen as Mr MotoGP -- the poster boy of the sport.

Rossi currently holds the most world titles in MotoGP history with nine championships but the last few years have shown that Rossi has been away from the top spot for a while now. In any sport, when a true champion like Rossi is struggling for the same success that they achieved on multiple occasions, it starts to become the early signs of retirement.

But if the likes of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer have shown that they can still compete at the top, especially in the last year or two, then why should Rossi hang up his helmet?

Whenever the Italian decides to pull the plug, it will truly be a sad day for all motorcycle supporters.