Photos: Rossi on the Island

This past weekend at the Laguna Seca MotoGP round, Ducati Island was crowded as usual, but when everyone caught word that Rossi would be walking out onto the stage, things got crazy. The first six photos in this set were … Continued

Book Review: It’s Been A Great Race

Produced in extremely limited numbers and never made available for commercial sale, “It’s Been A Great Race” was commissioned by Yamaha to celebrate Valentino Rossi’s six extraordinary seasons with the company. Photos: Grant Ray Update: the book’s been won.

Video: Rossi rides stock 1198

We all know what it looks like when Valentino Rossi climbs aboard one of the lightest, most powerful, fastest motorcycles in the world, but what can he do with the kind of bike typically ridden by mere mortals like you … Continued

Valentino Rossi, big spoon

An Italian gossip rag snapped these photos of Valentino Rossi canoodling with his girlfriend, Marwa Klibi, aboard a motor yacht in the Mediterranean. Somehow, we always thought it would be the other way around. Oggi via MCN

Rossi tests 1,000cc Ducati GP12

“I like the GP12,” said Valentino Rossi after completing 50 laps aboard next year’s MotoGP Ducati at Jerez today. “In my opinion, it’s more enjoyable, more fun to ride. It was the first time we had it on the track, … Continued

Casey Stoner on getting taken out by Rossi

One time World Champion Casey Stoner lashed out at seven time Champ Valentino Rossi after the Doctor took him out while chancing a risky pass today at Jerez. For his part, Rossi did actually manage an apology. MotoGP.com

Rossi’s Qatar colors

Valentino Rossi debuted his new helmet today at practice for the Qatar GP. The AGV GP-Tech incorporates his number 46 on the rear, surrounded by a crescent moon in Italian flag tricolore, also notable is the inclusion of sponsor Monster … Continued