Valentino Rossi

Motorcycle Road Racer Valentino Rossi
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Profession: Motorcycle Road Racer

Nationality:
Italy
Italian

Biography: Valentino Rossi is an Italian professional motorcycle road racer who is widely considered one of the greatest of all time. He began his professional racing career in 1996 and has since accumulated numerous world championship titles.

Rossi has raced in various classes of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Road Racing World Championship, winning the 125cc class in 1997, the 250cc class in 1999, and securing seven titles in the premier class, MotoGP. His exceptional skills and showmanship on the track have earned him the nickname "The Doctor" and a legion of dedicated fans.

Throughout his career, Rossi has raced for several teams, including Honda, Yamaha, and Ducati. In 2021, he announced his retirement from professional racing.

Born: February 16, 1979
Birthplace: Urbino, Italy
Age: 45 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius



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