When MotoGP takes up residence at Mugello for its Italian Grand Prix, there will be a historic moment to celebrate with Valentino Rossi. Indeed, the 46 will be marked as the fifth number in the history of the competition that can no longer be attributed to anyone...
There are 5 numbers which have been withdrawn so far, in addition to the upcoming 46 of Valentino de Rossi. The 34 and 65 were retired for Kevin Schwantz and Loris Capirossi. In MotoGP, nor the 74, 58 and 69 of Daijiro Kato, Marco Simoncelli and Nicky Hayden can be used. On Saturday May 28, in the Mugello paddock, shortly before qualifying, Dorna will retire the legendary number 46, with which Valentino wrote unforgettable pages of this sport in 26 seasons.
46 will officially forever be Valentino Rossi's number
Valentino Rossi will be in the paddock to experience the event. Not to return to the races, but to enjoy the ceremony that Dorna is organizing for him. While waiting for this weekend, while his former colleagues are busy in the Grand Prix of France at Le Mans, Red takes on the second sprint round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Magny Cours. It will be recalled that Vale had a good performance during his last meeting at Brands Hatch, where he finished in eighth position.
