Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has given the first indication he wants to race on after his two-year contract with Yamaha comes to an end in 2016.

Rossi, who is back to his best this year and leads the series by one point after a win and a third place so far, said he would like to carry on riding in MotoGP even though he would be in his 38th year.

“I have two years contract but I hope it is not the last one,” said Rossi, speaking at the post-race press conference.