Label: Valentino Rossi

Jorge Martin: There is no more toxic rivalry in MotoGP than between Rossi and Marquez

Jorge Martin: There is no more toxic rivalry in MotoGP than between Rossi and Marquez

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Jorge Martin, who in the past MotoGP races took on the role of challenging the current champion Francesco Bagnaia, spoke about his relationship with the Italian, with whom he was teammates in the Moto3 class. "We were teammates and bonded," said the Spaniard. "We were not friends in the true sense of the word, but we were on friendly terms. Even now we get along well, but we are not friends. There is a lot of mutual respect between us, which I admire. We are both fair racers on the track and do not get involved in incidents. We fought we joined Moto3 and progressed to MotoGP together." According to the Pramac team racer, the periods of intense or "toxic" rivalries, as we last saw between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi, are now over. "Not that we miss them, but such a toxic one
Pedrosa after fourth place: It's incredible that Valentino still managed to win at his age

Pedrosa after fourth place: It's incredible that Valentino still managed to win at his age

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After finishing fourth in today's sprint race, Dani Pedrosa emphasized that he only now realized what a great achievement Valentino Rossi had achieved, who still managed to win in the elite class at the age of thirty-eight. The Spaniard, who will celebrate his thirty-eighth birthday at the end of the month, was close today to his first podium finish since his victory in Valencia in 2017. He finished fourth, just behind Francesco Bagnaio, thus proving that despite his age and the fact that , that does not compete regularly still competitive with the best. After the race, he admitted that he only now realized what an achievement Valentino Rossi managed to win in Assen in 2017, who still managed to win at the age of thirty-eight. "When I think that Valentino Rossi managed to win the MotoGP class at that age
You can admire Rossi without hating Marquez

You can admire Rossi without hating Marquez

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For some, it's either Valentino Rossi or Marc Marquez, but Italy's Marco Bezzecchi says you can be loyal to Rossi while acknowledging the brilliance of Marquez. The fans of Rossi and Marquez were left on their banks after the heated rivalry between the racers, which reached its climax in the 2015 season, while the racers themselves cannot find a peaceful conclusion. While Rossi has already said goodbye to racing in MotoGP, Marquez remains on the track and thus the supporters of The Doctor increasingly support the protégés of the VR46 academy. One of them is Bezzecchi, who thus became a direct rival of Marc Marquez, towards whom he does not hold any grudge or hatred. "You can admire Rossi without hating Marquez," he said in an interview with SoloMoto. "Valentino has always been my idol. Growing up here
Rossi and Marquez join forces for a good cause

Rossi and Marquez join forces for a good cause

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This time, Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez forgot their rivalry and joined forces for a good cause. The Angel Nieto Foundation organized a charity auction where signed pictures of Rossi and Marquez were sold. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuEVwZSIgXo/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The pictures are the work of the artist Manuel Como. In addition to the paintings of the aforementioned rivals, paintings by Angelo Nieto and Giacomo Agostini are also being sold at the auction. The asking price of the paintings is said to be €10. The aim is to raise money for the Motor, art and smile project, which collects funds to help Inaki Mugic. The motocross racer and mechanic suffered a spinal cord injury in a serious accident. With this project, he wants to make people aware of this serious injury and help the injured.
The legendary MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi has become a Yamaha brand ambassador

The legendary MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi has become a Yamaha brand ambassador

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Valentino Rossi, who joined Yamaha in 2004 and helped turn around the form of the Japanese manufacturer and win two consecutive championships, became the brand's official ambassador in Jerez. The Italian won two more championships in 2008 and 2009, and in total he won seven championships with Yamaha in the elite class of the motorcycle championship. Rossi ended his MotoGP career with Yamaha at the end of the 2021 season. The Italian started two campaigns with Yamaha, the first from 2004 to 2009 and the second from 2013 to the end of 2021, after two poor seasons with Ducati in between , in 2011 and 2012. Of his 89 victories in the MotoGP class, Rossi won 56 of them with Yamaha and is the most successful racer of the Japanese manufacturer in history. After retirement in 2021,
BMW prepared a special conversion for Valentino Rossi

BMW prepared a special conversion for Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi switched from two wheels to four and ventured into the world of motor racing. At the recent opening race of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe in Monza, he and his teammates August Farfus and Maximo Martin, despite a mistake when he spun and crashed into the protective tires through the sandy excursion zone, made it to the first starting row. In the race, the Italian made another mistake, and the team was then hit by a flat tire that destroyed the bottom of the car, which ended the race prematurely for them. In the garage, the nine-time motorcycle world champion was treated to a treat after the race and instead of a steering wheel, they prepared a motorcycle handlebar for his BMW, with which he was much more skilled in racing feats. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrYMVRYgeId/?
Rossi got his own mural in Tavullia

Rossi got his own mural in Tavullia

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Valentino Rossi got his own mural in his hometown of Tavullia. The work was signed by the artist Andrea Buglisi. The city wants to honor Valentino Rossi's achievements in this way. Buglisi explained: "This is my tribute to Valentino. He is still admired by people all over the world. Because of him, the races were massively attended. He was like a singer who fills concert halls. He did a lot for the recognition of our small town. " https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq51_OcsZ7Q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Marco Bezzecchi: I prefer to see that my rivals are not my friends

Marco Bezzecchi: I prefer to see that my rivals are not my friends

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MotoGP World Championship points leader Marco Bezzecchi said it feels strange when he fights with his friends from the VR46 Academy, so he prefers to clash with rivals who are not his friends. Bezzecchi is no stranger to duels with Francesco Bagnaia, Luca Marini and Franco Morbidelli, at least as far as the dirt track at Valentino Rossi's Ranch is concerned, but rival bikes have made friends become rivals on the MotoGP track as well. The Italian took the lead in the championship standings with victory in Argentina, his first of his career and the first for the VR46 team, and although he says he is not thinking about fighting for the 2023 title yet, he did talk about competing with other members of Rossi's academy. "To be honest, I prefer to see my rivals not as my friends. But with Pecca
Bezzecchi isn't thinking about a title yet

Bezzecchi isn't thinking about a title yet

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Marco Bezzecchi says he is not thinking about fighting for the world title for now. Reigning world champion Francesca Bagnaia's crash at the main event in Argentina allowed Bezzecchi to take the championship lead by nine points after the first two race weekends. In 2022, Gresini Ducati satellite racer Enea Bastianini won four times and was in the fight for the championship until the penultimate race. Asked if he could now consider himself a title challenger as a Ducati satellite, Bezzecchi said: "Maybe it's a little too early." "I'm not thinking about it," he said of his title chances. "I think it's still a bit early. It's only the second weekend. "Now we're going to go to Austin, which is a very challenging track that Marc [Marquez] is used to