What has Valentino Rossi done for MotoGP?
A glance at Rossi’s grand prix career tells you all you need to know about the man. 235 podium finishes, 115 of them wins, across all classes he’s competed in. Over 5000 championship points in his MotoGP career and he has even travelled the circumference of the world on different MotoGP circuits.
Is Valentino Rossi still racing in MotoGP?
Today, nine-time World Champion and Grand Prix racing legend Valentino Rossi has announced his retirement as a MotoGP rider after the end of the 2021 season. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Racing want to thank Rossi for the – still ongoing – 16 fantastic years of partnership.
Is Valentino Rossi retiring from MotoGP?
After 26 years competing in the MotoGP Series, Valentino Rossi, 41, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the 2021 season. The announcement came after the five-week summer break as the series prepares for the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria. Superlatives are easy to express.
How many times has Rossi won the MotoGP?
In addition to his seven titles in MotoGP, the most recent of which came in 2009, Rossi finished second in the points five times, including three times consecutively from 2014 through 2016. Rossi’s 89th and latest MotoGP win came in the 2017 Dutch GP.
How many wins does Valentino Rossi have?
Superlatives are easy to express. In his legendary career, Rossi earned nine World Championships, 115 victories and 235 podiums in 414 starts entering the weekend. With one championship in the 250 class, another in 125s and seven in the top division, Rossi is the only rider in history to win in all three divisions.
How many podiums does Rossi have in his career?
The announcement came after the five-week summer break as the series prepares for the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria. Superlatives are easy to express. In his legendary career, Rossi earned nine World Championships, 115 victories and 235 podiums in 414 starts entering the weekend.