Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi will swap their respective F1 and MotoGP rides on December 9 at Valencia according to a report from Autosport.
The high-profile swap, which has been in preparation for some time and which will take place just a week after the end of the F1 season, is supported by Mercedes AMG F1 and Yamaha MotoGP mutual sponsor Monster Energy.
Hamilton has never denied his infatuation with big bikes, collaborating with MV Agusta on the design of two of its fierce-looking 'LH' models, and enjoying the occasional track test as he did last December when he rode a works Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike at Jerez.
However, it will be the Mercedes star's first experience of MotoGP machinery although the Briton visited the series paddock in Qatar earlier this year.
.
Rossi on the other hand has undertaken several F1 tests in the pasts with Ferrari, acquitting himself well enough for the Scuderia to encourage his passage from two to four wheels.
The Italian rider and seven-time MotoGP champion stuck to what he knew best however, while Hamilton also has no intention of jumping ship, insisting recently that when it comes to racing bikes he was past his sell date.
Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers
Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter
Time has a way of moving forward, but in the Mercedes garage, certain things remain…
Fernando Alonso has expressed his surprise at the relentless development race unfolding in Formula 1,…
McLaren's highly anticipated trial of its innovative rotating rear wing has been put on hold…
Charles Leclerc has offered an early reality check on Ferrari's prospects of fighting for victory…
On this day in 1999, a gritty drive and some crafty team work at Magny…
As predicted, Friday at the Red Bull Ring unfolded under clear blue skies but scorching…