Tales of Valentino

To celebrate Valentino Rossi's 46th birthday, we're bringing you all nine episodes of Tales of Valentino, a deep dive into his phenomenal career 💛🎥 You may think you know everything about Valentino. Think again. This exclusive 9-episode feature delves deeply into some of Rossi’s biggest career highlights. It’s not a ‘best of’, nor a biography of a champion, but an exercise in pulling back the curtain on some of Rossi’s most well-known moments, shedding light on the background and context behind them all, revealing little-known or so far untold vignettes from the career of a legend oft-imitated, but seldom bettered

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   E1. Brno 1996 – The Victory

   Dec 23, 2021 · 14m

   Every story has a beginning, and this is Valentino Rossi’s. Before he became a nine-time World Champion and a name recognized around the world, he was just a 16-year-old rider scrapping it out in the 125cc class. It was the first of 115 wins.

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   E2. Catalunya 1998 – The Celebration

   Dec 23, 2021 · 13m

   Boasting numerous iconic celebrations, few can rival that in the aftermath of his victory at Circuit de Barcelona – Montmelo in 1998. A running joke that got out of hand, learn the full story behind Polleria Osvaldo.

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   E3. Phillip Island 2001 – The Title

   Dec 27, 2021 · 15m

   As the 500cc era came to a close, tempers reached boiling point between Rossi and another of his infamous on-track rivals; Max Biaggi. The two reflect on what was a battle for the ages in the third episode of the series.

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   E4. Welkom 2004 – The Switch

   Dec 28, 2021 · 21m

   Having won three titles on the trot with the all-conquering Honda, The Doctor and the RC211V were an unbeatable combination. Then, in 2004, he made the move to an underperforming and uninspiring Yamaha. And so, began a 16-year love affair.

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   E5. Valencia 2006 – The Defeat

   Dec 23, 2021 · 16m

   A season of high-drama came down to a final round showdown in Valencia. Rossi was hunting for a sixth consecutive title and held an 11 point advantage over Nicky Hayden. It couldn’t go wrong, could it?

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   E6. Laguna Seca 2008 – The Overtake

   Dec 23, 2021 · 14m

   The Corkscrew set the scene for a battle between Rossi and Ducati’s Casey Stoner, with one of the most memorable overtakes in the history of the sport helping this one become an instant classic.

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