Italian motorsport megastar Valentino Rossi has squashed rumours that he’s considering an early switch to four-wheels following his injury suffered at the Italian Grand Prix, stating that he wants to return to MotoGP as soon as his condition allows.

Rossi broke his right tibia in the fall and underwent immediate surgery to assist in his recovery, forcing him out of up to six races – the first time he has missed a grand prix since he began his world championship career in 1996.

“Sincerely, I haven’t felt any fear,” Rossi said. “I was a bit horrified when I saw the leg, yes, but the thing I dislike the most is to miss so many races! I will take all the time I need and be sure not to do anything stupid because I want to return quickly, but only if my condition allows it.”

Rossi has received advice from Australian Formula One driver regarding his recovery of a similar leg injury.

“Mark Webber called me and he has had an exposed fracture of the right leg,” the 31-year-old explained. “He told me to be very patient and that I would have some moments of discomfort, but that in the end recovery was guaranteed.”

Rossi said he understands that it may not be an easy thing to return back to his winning ways from the outset upon return.

“When I come back I will be in perfect shape, although it won’t mean that I can win straight away,” he admitted. “When you return after an enforced break you not only have to think about the body, but also the mind. I won’t be able to come back and win immediately.”

The Doctor is expected to return in time for the Brno round of the series in the Czech Republic on August 13-15, remaining optimistic that he will heal 100 percent from his first serious injury in the sport.

“It’s to be expected that Dr. Buzzi has been very cautious in his prognosis,” he explained. “I want to heal the injury, that is the only thing I’m interested in. If I miss four races or six races, it doesn’t make any difference. The right time to return could be Brno, but it won’t necessarily be like this.”

Speaking of his crash, Rossi says he remembers the high-speed incident clearly.

“I remember everything perfectly,” the Italian said. “I didn’t hit my head, I didn’t hit anything else. The airbag in my leathers worked very well and my helmet was just slightly scratched.

“I had a new tyre and I’d done two laps, then I slowed down because I had [Hector] Barbera behind me. When I came back onto the racing line [Dani] Pedrosa arrived and I didn’t want to cause a problem for him so I moved again.

“But then when I reopened the gas, it happened suddenly and unexpectedly. Seven seconds were enough to make the tyre drop temperature dramatically. The error was mine.”

An announcement regarding Rossi’s replacement while he’s injured is expected in the coming weeks, his Fiat Yamaha team eligible to sit out two races before having two field a rider alongside world championship leader Jorge Lorenzo.