Quick Facts to Know About Rossi on his Birthday..!

Arguably the greatest motorcycle racer ever, Valentino Rossi, or as fans like to call him, The Doctor celebrates his 42nd birthday on Feb 16 and wishes are pouring in for him from all over the world. The Italian has been ruling the MotoGP world since the last two decades and still is going strong.

With 9 World Championships t8o his name - seven of which in Premier class, he is the most successful rider of all time. Let's read some quick facts about the GOAT.

Vale was born on 16th Feb, 1979, the year his father Graziano won his first 250cc GP win.
His first proper bike was a Cagiva Mito 125cc he raced in the 1993 125cc Italian Sport Production Championship.
Rossi has an honorary Doctorate in Communication from University of Urbino.
The Famous #46 he has carried throughout his illustrious career is borrowed from his father who used to race the same number.
His first GP win was in 125cc race in the Czech GP of 96 running an Aprilia.
He is the youngest ever to have won World Championships in all three classes 125cc, 250cc and the 500cc/MotoGP class.
He has a total of 115 wins and 199 podiums to his name till date.
He is one of the most loved sports person in the world even without winning a race for more than 3 straight seasons. Why? Read here.
He is very famous for his helmet designs which are quirky, funny, motivational for some. Read about his famous helmet designs here.
His fans call him 'The Doctor'. Why? Read here.

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