Grand prix début: 1996MotoGP Team: Ducati Team
Bike: Ducati Desmodeci GP 11
Number: 46
DOB: February 16th, 1979
Nationality: Italian
Nickname: "The Doctor"
Weight: 147 lbs
Height: 5ft 11in
Residence: London
Hobbies : Soccer, radio-controlled toys
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 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.
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