There are now just a few hours to go until the end of the motorcycle career of one of the most successful and beloved riders in the history of two wheels. The adventure of Valentino Rossi in the World Championship it will end this afternoon on the Valencia circuit, after having given a shower of emotions in 26 years of career to all its fans around the world and to all motorcycling enthusiasts. Nine world titles won by the champion from Pesaro, of which seven in the top class (second of all time, behind Agostini’s eight). However, having linked the most conspicuous part of his sporting career to Yamaha, many tend to forget how the Doctor entered the premier class with the bitter rivals of the Iwata house: the Honda.
The separation at the end of 2003 had been anything but painless, but time seems to have healed the wounds and so, over the Valencian weekend, the Tokyo house also wanted to pay homage to Rossi and his triumphs. Also because the numbers of # 46 riding the Tokyo bikes are impressed. The statistics speak of a victory for every two races disputed and 85% of podiums obtained, with three championships won and one finished in second place in four seasons. A total and absolute domination that reached its peak in the incredible 2003 season, when Rossi finished all the championship races on the podium. A record never again equaled by anyone.
“Honda Racing Corporation would like to extend its sincere thanks to Valentino Rossi and wish him all the best for the next stage in his life as his illustrious 26-year Grand Prix career comes to an end – reads the opening of the long press release issued by the Japanese, which recalls all the triumphs achieved by the centaur of Tavullia – together with Honda HRC, Valentino Rossi won three world championships in the premier class from 2001 to 2003, winning 31 of the 48 races held in this period and establishing himself as a force in MotoGP “.
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