yeah he is here for this year then he is going to F1 i believe ferrari wanted him despratly. apparently valentino is just ok at motorcycles racing compared to his car driving abilities.

plus there isn't a ton of money in motogp. shumacher made $50million in endorsements in 2004.
i'd say he is making the right move. 7 time champ can come back in a few years just to show everyone he still has "it".