Valentino Rossi is finished with his great career as a regular motorcycle Grand Prix driver, but not yet with his farewell tour which gives him the opportunity to share confidences. Feelings that he never had time to express, caught in the great whirlwind of a unique journey. How does he consider himself, all things considered, in the Milky Way of great champions, all disciplines combined? He responds, even making a parallel that we didn't expect, and even less so since he has a strong impact among his compatriots...
Valentino Rossi left the motorcycle Grand Prix paddock in jubilation and he made one last appearance in front of his countless and unwavering fans during the Two Wheel Show in Milan. The places and circumstances change, but the fervor remains the same. And it's a kind of trademark, coming from the heart of a village called Tavullia.
Valentino Rossi: “ I was helped by the people in the bars«
A proximity which gives specificity to this popularity which is nevertheless global. And this did not escape the Doctor who said on automotorinews : " I think Marco Pantani and I are champions of the people. Yes, I feel like him. I too had my battles, my difficulties, and I was helped by the people in the bars. Pantani has always fascinated me. What they did to him remains a mystery and every time I see his photos I get a lump in my throat ».
The reference is all the less unexpected because it is sulfurous. The former Italian cycling champion was discovered lifeless in a hotel room in February 2014, and the investigation could reopen into what effectively remains a mystery.
