Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden joined Ferrari’s Formula 1 drivers for a spectacular exhibition on Madonna di Campiglio’s frozen lake in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 5000 people to wrap up the annual Wrooom Press Ski event in Italy.

Hayden took a pair of podiums in Go Karts and Fiat Cinquecentos, the races dominated by F1 star Fernando Alonso.

“This was my third Wrooom, and I think it was the best one yet,” Hayden commented. “It seems like they just make it better every year. They really treat us good, and we make a lot of friends, and it’s great to see them each year.

“This is a great way to kick things off, but there’s been enough talking about everything now. It’s time to get out there and do the real thing. I look forward to it.”

Meanwhile, Rossi battled throughout the night with Massa despite many not expecting him to race due to his shoulder recovery.

“This week has been a spectacular event, and the races at the end were a lot of fun,” said Valentino. “In the end, I decided to take part because the atmosphere here at Wrooom was so fantastic, and because the fans deserved it.

“I got a few jolts from the holes, but nothing too bad. It was worth it.”

The team will now set its sights on Malaysia’s first MotoGP test of the year, set to take place at Sepang on 1-3 Fenruary.