Valentino Rossi NSR-500

Replica of the last 500cc bike that won this class, Honda NSR-500 ridden by Valentino Rossi. Great 1:12 scale replica by Minichamps.
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YZR-M1 Valentino Rossi 2008

Diecast model of Valentino Rossi 2008 Yamaha YZR-M1 in scale 1:12 from Minichamps. Get this fantastic bike Rossi rode to 2008 MotoGP title.
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	Number: 46
	Nationality :Itallian
	Birth place: Urbino, Italy
	Birthday: 16.02.1979

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Residence: London
Height: 182
Weight: 59
Championship points(2012): 0

 Valentino Rossi-125ccm biography

Valentino Rossi made debut in 125ccm class in Italian sport production championship on Cagiva, and next year, 1994, he takes the title. His talent vas recognized by Aprilia, so he became their official rider in European 125ccm championship, finishing this season as third. In same year he once again got Italian championship title. Year 1996 was the first year for Valentino Rossi in world championship, where he rode Aprilia for Team Scuderia AGV, and finished first season in 11th place, also taking his first victory in Czech Republic. This year was only preparation for Valentino Rossi, who took the 125ccm title in his second world championship season, with team Nastro Azzurro Aprilia. This way Rossi became youngest ever 125ccm world champion, taking impressive 11 wins.

Valentino Rossi-250ccm biography

Valentino Rossi moved to 250ccm category of world championship in year 1998, and finished this season in second place, with 5 wins under his belt. Once again, one season was enough for Rossi to adopt for new class, and second season was the one where Rossi takes the title. This time, he conquered 250ccm class with 9 wins and total score of 309 points, once again becoming youngest ever 250ccm champion. Both his seasons in 250ccm, Valentino Rossi rode for Nastro Azzurro Aprilia team.

Valentino Rossi-500ccm biography

In year 2000 Valentino Rossi moves to Royal class to 500ccm. This season he moved to Honda, with Nastro Azzurro team. The rule season to adopt, season to win, once more proved to be correct. In his first year in premier class of motorcycle racing, he finished second in championship, with two wins and 209 championship points. Second year (2001) saw Valentino Rossi taking 500ccm title, with impressive 11 wins and 325 championship points. At this point of his career was obvious that he will become one of greatest MotoGP riders of all times.

Valentino Rossi-MotoGP biography

Year 2002 introduces revolution in premier class of world motorcycle racing: MotoGP class now includes 990ccm machines, alongside existing 500ccm. Valentino Rossi storms 2002 MotoGP championship with 11 wins, becoming first world champion in MotoGP class on new Honda RC211V machine. In year 2003 Rossi repeated seam success, taking second MotoGP crown, and shocked everyone in world of MotoGP racing with decision to move from superior Honda to Yamaha. Many other riders saw their chance in this move from Valentino Rossi, but time shown that they were not right.

Rossi continued his impressive performance on Yamaha in 2004, taking victory on his first race on Yamaha, becoming this way second rider in history of the MotoGP that made back-to-back victories on two different machines. Once again, Valentino Rossi shocked motorcycle world: he took 2004 MotoGP championship title by taking 9 wins in the season, equaling his number of wins on Honda in previous season. This way he also became Yamaha rider with biggest number of wins in season, breaking record of the 7 wins in the season held by Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey.
Figures are clearly speaking about talent of Valentino Rossi: In season 2004 he scored more points than all other Yamaha riders together.

Valentino Rossi statistics for 2004:

Season 2005
In 2005, Rossi continued domination in MotoGP championship by scoring his 5th consecutive title. In 2005 MotoGP season, Rossi scored 11 wins, this time not being able to match record number of wins held by Mick Doohan. This year was also start of Rossi's involvement in Formula 1 with Ferrari, as he had few tests where he immediatelly set fast lap times. However, Rossi decided to stay in MotoGP with Yamaha for at least one more season, 2006.

Valentino Rossi statistics for 2005:
Number of wins - 11:Spain, China, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Great Britain, Germanu, Czech Republic, Qatar and Australia
Number of second places - 3:Portugal, Malaysia, Turkey
Number of third places - 2: USA, Spain
Non finishes - 1: Japan

Season 2006
In 2006, Valentino Rossi continued with same manufacturer - Yamaha, but this time with new title sponsor, Camel. Despite great pre-season test results, 2006. MotoGP season started in bad way - chattering problems teethed Rossi from first race in Jerez. To make things even worse, Rossi was picked by Toni Elias in first corner incident and he finished race in distant 14th place. This was first time that Rossi has not started season with victory in MotoGP class. In next race, Qatar, Rossi managed to recover and win race. However, chattering problems were not solved, and Rossi finishes next race in Turkey in 4th place. Bad luck, which is not something we could say that was Rossi's problem in previous years, attacked in it's worst form in next two races. First, Rossi started Chinese Grand Prix from 13th place on the grid and made his way through the field, but tyre got damaged on his Camel Yamaha while he was on the way to podium finish and forced him to retire from race which will be remembered by maiden victory of Dani Pedrosa. In next race, Franch Grand Prix, things get even worse: Rossi`s Yamaha had engine failure 8 laps before end of the race while he was in 5 second lead, and he had second consecutive non-scoring finish.

After two disasters, Rossi's home Grand Prix at Mugello was relief for Rossi and Camel Yamaha team: Rossi won Italian Grand Prix, after starting from front row for first time in 2006 season. This was Rossi's 5th consecutive victory at Mugello circuit. Next race, that took place in Catalunya, was another moral-booster for Rossi, who took his third victory of the season on Spanish track, after dramatic start that saw Capirossi and Gibernau suffering terrific crash. Bad luck striked again in Assen, as Rossi suffered crash in free practice and ended day with broken bones in his hand and leg. However, Rossi decided to take place in the race despite injuries, qualifying last on the grid. In race, Rossi made his way through the field to end in respectable 8th place.

In next race, in Donington park, Valentino Rossi recovered enough to finish British Grand Prix in second place, behind rookie Dani Pedrosa. Next race, German Grand Prix, was even better for Rossi, who took another brilliant victory and decreased championship difference to Nicky Hayden. However, U.S. Grand Prix was another weekend to forget for Valentino Rossi, as once again his Yamaha emitted puffs of smoke before stopping, giving clear 25 points to championship leader, Nicky Hayden.

In the next race that took place in Czech Republic, Rossi once again returned to the top. In qualifying, Rossi took pole position. Situation in race was bit different, with Capirossi riding dominant race and winning in front of Rossi, who gained some ground in championship, reducing difference to Hayden to 38 points. In Sepang, Rossi took both pole position and race victory, taking few more points from Nicky Hayden in Championship Battle.

In Australia, Valentino Rossi had the chance to apply new tyre regulations for first time in his career, but for sure this was not something he wished to do. After being on his way to the top in dry part of the race, Rossi found himself mid pack after bike switch, and had to work his way through the field again, ending Australian Grand Prix in 3rd place, with Hayden finishing in 5th.

Next race of 2006 was in Motegi, where Rossi scored second place, once again gaining 9 points from Hayden, reducing gap to 12 points. Penultimate round of 2006 MotoGP championship took place in Estoril, where Rossi lost first place in last corner from Elias, but Hayden ended race without any points, after Dani Pedrosa crashed and brought team-mate to gravel. Rossi was now championship leader with one race remaining in the championship, with 8 points to spare. However, 5 points that Elias took from Rossi proved to be crucial for championship in last race of the 2006 MotoGP season...

Valencia was the place where Rossi failed to score his 6th consecutive MotoGP title, as he crashed in lap 4 of the race, rejoined race and finished in 13th. Hayden meanwhile ended race in 3rd, and won championship by 5 points - those 5 that Rossi has lost to Elias in previous race...

Valentino Rossi statistics for 2006:
Number of wins - 5:Qatar, Italy, Catalunya, Germany, Malaysia
Number of second places - 4:Great Britain, Czech Republic, Japan, Portugal
Number of third places - 1: Australia
Finished outside podium - 4: Spain(14th), Turkey(4th), Netherlands(8th), Valencia(13th)
Non finishes - 3: China, France, USA

Season 2007

Year 2007 was the one in which everyone expected Valentino Rossi to regain his crown, which he lost mostly due to bad luck in 2006. Yamaha got new title sponsor - Fiat, and team was now officially called 'Fiat Yamaha Team'. However, first race of 2007 brought new star in focus - Casey Stoner, who won his debut race for Ducati in Qatar. One of few problems that will bother Yamaha in 2007. became obvious in Qatar - YZR-M1 was up to 20km/h slower than Ducati on main straight. Next race took place in Jerez and it saw Valentino Rossi taking victory, ending strike of five races without victory. Stoner ended race in 5th place and his Qatar victory seemed as coincidence. However, next race that took place in Turkey was another proof of Casey Stoner form while pointing to other problem that Rossi will face in 2007 - tyres. Rossi faced problems with his Michelin tyres in this race and finished in low 10th place. Good result followed in Shanghai, where Rossi scored second place behind Casey Stoner but was able to keep the pace with charging Australian. Wrong tyre choice in strange weather conditions at Le Mans made Rossi end in 6th place, loosing even more ground to Stoner. Next race that took place in Mugello saw Rossi returning to winning ways on his home territory. Casey Stoner edged Rossi for victory in Catalunya in an entertaining race which saw lot of fight between two rivals. British Grand Prix and drying track were not particularly good for Rossi as he scored 4th place, again loosing 12 championship points to Stoner. However, at this race, Rossi broke another record held by Mick Doohan and took the title the title of most prolific points-scorer ever in the premier class, with a total of 2,303 points.

Next race in 2007 was Assen, in which Rossi returned to top step of the podium, starting race from worrying 11th place. Dutch triumph was also significant as 150th victory of Yamaha in top class of motorcycle racing. After high Assen result Rossi finished in gravel in Sachsenring, recovering from bad start and trying to pass Randy de Puniet for 6th place.

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YZR-M1 Valentino Rossi 2008

Diecast model of Valentino Rossi 2008 Yamaha YZR-M1 in scale 1:12 from Minichamps. Get this fantastic bike Rossi rode to 2008 MotoGP title.
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Valentino Rossi autobiography

This 288 page book goes into details of life of Valentino Rossi, one of the best MotoGP racers ever. Autobiography provides inside details of both on-track and off-track life of living motorcycle legend, allowing reader to get better understanding of life and achievement of Valentino Rossi.
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