Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi
- Full name: Valentino Rossi
- Date of birth: February 16, 1979
- Place of birth: Urbino, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Weight: 67 kg (148 lb)
- Occupation: Motorcycle racer
- Team: Yamaha Factory Racing
- Number: 46
Career highlights:
- World Championships: 9 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015)
- Grand Prix wins: 115
- Pole positions: 65
- Fastest laps: 96
- Podium finishes: 235
Personal life:
- Spouse: Francesca Sofia Novello (m. 2021)
- Children: 1 daughter
Valentino Rossi is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and one of the most successful riders in the history of the sport. He has won nine Grand Prix World Championships, including seven in the premier class, and is the only rider to have won the title in four different classes. Rossi is also the first rider to win the MotoGP World Championship on five different motorcycles.
Rossi began his racing career in 1990 at the age of 11. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Italian 125cc Championship in 1995 and the European and World 125cc Championships in 1997.
In 1998, Rossi moved up to the 250cc class and won the championship in his first season. He then moved to the premier class, MotoGP, in 2000 and won the championship the following year. Rossi went on to win six more MotoGP World Championships, in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2009.
Rossi is known for his aggressive riding style and his ability to overtake other riders on the track. He is also a popular figure among fans, who admire his charisma and his skill on a motorcycle.
In 2021, Rossi announced his retirement from MotoGP after the 2021 season. He finished his career with 115 Grand Prix wins, 65 pole positions, 96 fastest laps, and 235 podium finishes. Rossi is widely considered to be one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time.
