Movistar Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi. (Twitter / Yamaha MotoGP)

Valentino Rossi can't wait for the San Marino MotoGP this weekend. Moreover, the distance of the Misano Circuit is only a few kilometers with his home in Tavullia.

Rossi admitted that he felt special every time he underwent a race in his cage. This is related to the atmosphere at the Misano Circuit which adds to his confidence to display shows that are interesting for fans.

Speaking of Rossi's existence in Italy, the driver nicknamed The Doctor is often considered a hero of Tavullia. Because he was able to push the popularity of his hometown.

Rossi is currently known to have honed his ability to ride a M1 Yamaha iron horse while undergoing testing at the Misano Circuit. The data will be used to end the victory drought in Italy considering the last time he took the first podium in 2014.

"It's always special when you arrive at the GP of your house. There will be lots of friends and fans on the circuit and we will give it all to make it a fun weekend. We were at Misano for the exam a few weeks ago and we have to take our work again from we left, "Rossi was quoted as saying by GPOne.

"We will give the maximum to start the weekend in the best possible way and do a good race to fight for the podium. I hope the weather will be good, so everyone can enjoy this weekend," he said.

Rossi also hopes to give positive results at Misano so he can terrorize Marc Marquez as the leader of the MotoGP standings. In order to realize the target, owner number 46 continues to boost his fitness.

Rossi did not want a similar incident like in the last season when he canceled his appearance at Misano due to injury. Now, he started doing different training and he felt a positive impact.

"We have analyzed my training and every season tries to fix it. I am doing something else now and feel better than last year. In 2017, I also broke a leg in the leg before Misano. I returned quickly and drove in Aragon, but I didn't reaching 100 percent, "he said.

"That's why I suffered at the end of the season. Since the end of last season, we have worked in a different direction. Also on the feet, to solve this problem. I feel better this year."