We know Valentino Rossi very, very, very attached to his business! The donation of his helmet to one of his supporters in Misano is quite exceptional and, generally, the Italian champion carefully keeps all his personal belongings in Tavullia.
However, at the time of his retirement, an important item is missing from the Doctor's personal collection: The Honda with which he won the 2001 title!
The nine-time world champion therefore took advantage of the exhibition of his motorcycles during this last Grand Prix to claim it from Honda, and make it known during the press conference…
Valentino Rossi : " I have motorcycles at home, except Hondas. I have Aprilias and Yamahas. The Yamahas are at my house. The 2004 is in my bathroom, no, in my bedroom, sorry (laughs), so every morning when I wake up, I see it. But all together like that, it's a very beautiful emotion. »
« J'I spoke with Alberto (Puig) and I asked for at least a 500cc, because this 500cc is my 500cc, the bike that Honda was supposed to give me!
I was ready to receive it and I already have the place at home, but for whatever reason the bike never arrived. I'll be happy if Honda changes their mind and gives me this one. Of course, the bike would be well preserved, at the right temperature (laughs) and would have a good place in my house. »
