With a gap to the riders ahead, ‘Dovi’ worked hard to reduce the deficit but ultimately wasn’t quite able to close up to those in front and crossed the line 12th. Mounting a recovery, he made it through to 12th before the midpoint of the race. The Italian had some early on-track battles, which pushed him down to 14th on the fifth lap. Team-mate Dovizioso, who started 13th, also gained two places in the opening corners. Although he wasn’t able to close the gap to those in front, ‘Vale’ successfully defended his position and crossed the finish line for the final time tenth – bringing his amazing 26 years of Grand Prix racing to its conclusion. Dropping back to tenth on lap 4, the Italian demonstrated good speed and pace throughout the season finale. Rossi had a good start to his final MotoGP race, claiming two places in the opening corner to go eighth. Team-mate Andrea Dovizioso made it a double points finish for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team in their final race, crossing the finish line 12th. It was the end of an era today at the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, with Valentino Rossi ending the final MotoGP race of his career tenth. Valentino Rossi tenth and Andrea Dovizioso 12th in PETRONAS Yamaha SRT’s final MotoGP race. Each week we bring you another Inspiring Motorcycle story to inspire you to get out and ride!Įnd of an Era for Rossi and PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Valencia Total Motorcycle would like to thank Yamaha and Valentino Rossi as well as the hundreds of millions of motorcycle riders who visit TMW for inspiring us to bring you this week’s Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi. Please help us help riders, support motorcyclists and motorcycling worldwide today. It’s time to grab your helmet and show your support! We need your support by joining Total Motorcycle’s new YouTube Membership and $1/mo Patreon channels. To celebrate the legendary MotoGP career of the biggest star to grace the sport, Valentino Rossi, Yamaha Motor Europe has produced a special R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute, designed with unique specs, to give to the nine-time world champion for the many successful years spent at the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing with Yamaha ( Aprilia and Honda too.) Rossi from all of us at Total Motorcycle!Ĭelebrate Valentino Rossi’s Sensational Career with the new 2022 Special R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute right here on Total Motorcycle along with all the new 2022 Yamaha’s. It was a long career and I want to say thanks to everybody.” – Rossi.Įnjoy your well-earned retirement Mr. I also enjoyed the celebrations after the race. I am in the top ten best riders in the world and it means everything, because this result will never change. “I enjoyed it a lot and it was the best way to finish. 115 time race-winner and 199 time a podium finisher Valentino Rossi definitely meets the criteria of a TMW influencer now the question is, what are you going to do to walk in his footsteps? Total Motorcycle has followed Valentino Rossi throughout his racing career right here. From 2005-2021 he just keeps winning and getting better and better. In 2000 under Honda he grabs the 500cc World Champion and then 2 MotoGP World Championships in 20 before joining Yamaha in 2004.
1999 Valentino repeats the championship but this time with Aprilia in the 250cc class. 1996 Valentino wins 11 races becoming the youngest ever rider to win the 125cc Title. Rossi was riding bikes from an early age thanks to the encouragement of his father starting in go-karts, then minimotos and in 1992 his first championship trophy. Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi bring inspiration to all those who followed Valentino Rossi‘s 26 year championship racing career. The #46 MotoGP Legend “The Doctor” retires.
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