Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi

Birth : 1979-02-16, Urbino, Italy

History

Valentino Rossi was born in Urbino, and he was still a child when the family moved to Tavullia. Son of Graziano Rossi, a former motorcycle racer, he first began riding at a very young age. Rossi's first racing love was karting. Fuelled by his mother, Stefania's, concern for her son's safety, Graziano purchased a kart as substitute for the bike. However, the Rossi family trait of perpetually wanting to go faster prompted a redesign; Graziano replaced the 60cc motor with a 100cc national kart motor for his then 5-year-old son

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Valentino Rossi

Movies

On the Line: The Race of Champions
Self
On the Line - The Race of Champions documentary celebrates the 30th birthday of the Race Of Champions, from its off-road beginnings on Gran Canaria to its popular stadium events in some of the most iconic venues around the world. For over 30 years the Race Of Champions has brought together the world's greatest drivers from Formula 1, Rally, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, and more to answer one simple question: If you let them loose in equal cars, who's actually the fastest of them all?
MotoGP 2017 Review
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The most high powered and high profile motorcycle Championship in the world never fails to deliver on the promise of a thrilling season. With Marc Márquez and Andrea Dovizioso in the hunt for the title with just two rounds to go how could it be anything other than exciting? Five winners in a season might not be approaching 2016’s thriller for sheer diversity but it certainly isn’t giving anything away in the drama stakes. The Ducatisti have had a particularly nervy season with Dovizioso becoming the first Ducati rider to lead a championship since Casey Stoner in 2009. Could we see the fairytale ending they so crave (and deserve)? However the result turns out you can be sure the Review will be an absolute stormer, packed with three hours of the very finest highlights, showing all the important moments as the leaders battle for every vital advantage in the title chase.
Racing Together
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Discover the history of motorcycle racing through its key personalities, from former legends to today’s multi-title-winning, globetrotting riders, such as Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez.
Mancini, the Motorcycle Wizard
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The story of Guido Mancini.
Hitting the Apex
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The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle.
#Rookie93 Marc Marquez: Beyond the Smile
This documentary takes a look at Marc Marquez’s record-breaking first season in MotoGP™, where he proved himself as the best newcomer of 2013. The rider from Cervera in Spain, is a former 125cc and Moto2TM World Champion and certainly has made his mark in the big leagues. Fighting for the title all the way with team mate Dani Pedrosa, two-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and his childhood hero Valentino Rossi, Marc’s not allowed himself to be overawed or edged out. In addition to an interview with Marquez himself, it also features the views of some of the key people surrounding him, as well as some insight from his direct competitors out on track they re not all fans!
A Decade In MotoGP
Himself
Celebrating a decade of the world’s premier motorcycle World Championship, this official documentary charts 10 years of headline-making MotoGP history. Action-packed race and test footage, behind-the-scenes access, brand new, exclusive interviews and contributions from experts re-examine the on and off-track incidents which defined the first decade of the post-500cc era since 2002. These are the races, the passes, the crashes, the controversies, the rivalries and the technical innovations which have made MotoGP one of the most exciting, unpredictable and popular sports in the world.
The Age of 27
Self
From humble beginnings on the family farm in New South Wales, Australia, Casey Stoner uprooted to the other side of the world and realised his dream of becoming MotoGP™ World Champion. He is a rare breed of racer who has battled against some of the best riders this sport has ever seen and often come out on top. Announcing his retirement at the age of 27, his race number, he leaves the sport at the top of his game.
Fastest
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What does it take to be the fastest? From award-winning filmmaker Mark Neale, comes Fastest, a spectacular maximum-speed, full-length documentary delving deep into the world of MotoGP™. This thrilling documentary, narrated by Ewan McGregor, highlights the thrills, spills and incredible commitment and courage the sport demands of it stars. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and never before seen angles, interviews and insight, this truly cinematic experience charts the exhilarating highs, crushing lows, career-threatening crashes and spectacular comebacks, including Rossi’s 41 days turn around to race following a leg shattering crash.
MotoGP: The Route to Glory
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MotoGP™ is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, and the World Championship is the ultimate goal which only a handful of the very best will achieve. This fascinating programme reveals how Grand Prix World Champions are created, discovering the Route to Glory. The programme features extensive, intimate interviews with Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Nicky Hayden, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa , Andrea Dovizioso, Alvaro Bautista, Hiroshi Aoyama, Julian Simon, Mike di Meglio and Britain’s own Bradley Smith. Plus we hear from legends Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson and Kevin Schwantz on what it takes to become World Champion. These men are among the chosen few to have challenged for MotoGP™ World Championship victory, and this is the story of their Route to Glory.
MotoGP Review 2003
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The official 2003 MotoGP™ review covers all the highs and lows, speed and action from another blistering season of Grand Prix racing for you to enjoy. Trackside and on — bike cameras capture the awe — inspiring skills of the riders as they push each other to the absolute limit, race after race. In 2002, everything Valentino Rossi touched turned to gold, but in 2003 it was never going to be that easy. Competition was fierce, with Max Biaggi, Sete Gibernau and Loris Capirossi all determined to claim the World Championship title from the Italian superstar. Rossi got the better start with a win in Japan, but Gibernau was quick to respond with victory at round two. Rounds seven and eight saw The Doctor drop back, opening the door for Biaggi, Capirossi and Gibernau to claw back points. With the pressure mounting, Rossi needed to display the magic and talents that seemed so effortless in 2002 — and he duly delivered. If it’s action and speed you are after, then look no further.
MotoGP Review 2009
Himself
Join Grand Prix motorcycle racing’s top riders, including Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and multiple world champion Valentino Rossi, as they battle each other throughout the intense 2009 MotoGP™ season. Featuring plenty of news, analysis and highlights from each race, this motor sports showcase whisks viewers around the world to tracks in Qatar, Spain, France, Japan, Germany, Portugal and Australia.
MotoGP: Riding Secrets
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Discover what it takes to win on the motorcycle track as the world’s best gear up for the 2008 MotoGP™ World Championship. This program takes viewers into the heart of the action, as riders top 120 mph and negotiate gravity-defying turns. The champions discuss their own recipes for success and demonstrate the techniques that pay off on the tracks, where a split second can separate the winner from the rest of the pack.
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Valentino Rossi
The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid
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THE DOCTOR, THE TORNADO & THE KENTUCKY KID is the electrifying follow-up to Mark Neale’s 2004 MotoGP smash hit FASTER. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, the movie tells the story of the biggest motorcycle race in American history, the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, California. It’s a tale of extraordinary characters chasing a dream in the face of real danger, under unimaginable pressure, with no margin for error. For lovers of maximum adrenaline action, this is the pure, unadulterated, 100% genuine article.
Faster & Faster
Himself
Faster & Faster brilliantly captures the events which made the 2003 and 2004 MotoGP seasons so extraordinary: the tire-smoking arrival of the 215mph Ducati missiles; the shocking death of rising star Daijiro Kato; the drama of Sete Gibernau's wild battles with Valentino Rossi; and the Italian's switch from the all-conquering Honda to the underdog Yamaha – a move which was to seal the Rossi legend. This is the story of an epic time in MotoGP, in the words and actions of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.
Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP Trail of Glory
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World Champion Valentino Rossi hasn’t just brought the crowds back to motorcycle racing, he’s brought a new generation of enthusiasts to the track. Sit back and watch his secrets unfold: he’s always relaxed, always enjoying himself and always very, very fast.
Faster
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Faster is an electrifying tribute to the white-knuckle world of MotoGP™ — the fastest sport on two wheels — where the world’s top riders go wheel to wheel at over 200mph and crash at over 100mph. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Faster chases two seasons’ worth of the world championship, featuring revealing interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators and fans. If you want high octane, adrenaline fuelled thrills, Faster will take you on a nerve shredding journey through the most exciting sport on the planet!