Moto GP's Valentino Rossi challenges Fernando Alonso of Formula One

Valentino Rossi is the god of Moto GP. Fernando Alonso is new king of Formula One.

It was just a matter for these two to go head-to-head.

MotoGP dominator Valentino Rossi is apparently not tiring of his press feud with F1 counterpart Fernando Alonso. The pair have been at loggerheads recently about whether Rossi, 26, would succeed if he ever switched to the four-wheeled race category.

Reigning champion Alonso, of Spain, turned down Rossi's challenge to go head-to-head in a motor racing showdown to settle the question of who is the quickest driver.

Italy's Rossi doubted Alonso's claim that his schedule is just too busy. ''Maybe Alonso has made some calculations and realized he would lose,'' Rossi said.Rossi also reckons Alonso would be at least 12 seconds slower than him on a 260hp GP bike.

Valentino Rossi dominated the 125CC and 250CC class before switching to 500CC for the Moto GP. Rossi is rumored to switch to Formula One and join Ferrari.

Valentino Rossi was born on February 16, 1979. He is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple Moto GP World Champion. He is widely considered one of the best motorcycle racers of all time.

Will Fernando Alonso answer Valentino Rossi's challenge? Can Valentino Rossi prove he's faster than Fernando Alonso?

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