Valentino Rossi

FIA WEC Rookie Test: Rossi, Harper, and Hesse enthusiastic about the BMW M Hybrid V8

The Sunday following the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season finale at the Bahrain International Circuit was dedicated to the FIA WEC Rookie Test. BMW M Motorsport gave three of its BMW M works drivers from the GT3 programmes the opportunity to complete their first laps in the BMW M Hybrid V8 of BMW […]

November 5, 2024 Motor Sports

Valentino Rossi to become new member of BMW M Motorsport works driver family

The BMW M works driver squad for the 2023 season is gaining a well-known 21st member. Valentino Rossi (ITA) and BMW M Motorsport have agreed a works commitment that goes beyond the race appearances with BMW M Team WRT announced last week. The nine-time motorcycle world champion, who called time on his long-standing, successful career on […]

December 22, 2022 Motor Sports, What's New

Yamaha thanks Valentino Rossi for the unforgettable MotoGP journey

The 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. They plan to maintain a close […]

August 6, 2021 Motor Sports

Valentino Rossi to retire at the end of 2021

Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has announced that he will retire from MotoGP™ at the end of 2021. The Doctor will bring to a close an illustrious 25 year Grand Prix career that has seen him clinch seven premier class World Championships, win 115 Grands Prix, including a record 89 premier class victories, and stand […]

August 6, 2021 Motor Sports