People VIDEO MotoGP: Valentino Rossi was in Milan for a final farewell lap
Valentino Rossi shook the walls of the 78th edition of the Milan Motor Show by showing up for a final farewell ride in a leather suit and helmet in front of 9,000 fans. A great moment, too, for Yamaha who gave him a gift while the Doctor gave a moving speech in which, once again, is mentioned the decidedly marked regret of not having had this tenth title …
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Valentino rossi, after running his last career race in MotoGP in Valencia, was a great protagonist this Thursday at Eicma from Milan, as part of an event organized by Yamaha and placed under the banner titled ” One more turn “. The only rider in history to have won the title in four different categories, 125, 250, 500 and MotoGP, and claiming 115 victories, 235 podiums, 65 poles in 432 races, a real ovation from his supporters. The meeting (9,000 seats and already full), took place outdoors in the MotoLive Arena and was a real triumph.
Rossi arrived on the Yamaha # 60 in honor of House Iwata’s 60th anniversary and after the ceremony descended from the stage to sign autographs for the fans in the front rows. Lin Jarvis (Yamaha General Manager) who has a very close relationship with the “Doctor”, was on hand to give him a special edition of the R1 for the occasion.
Valentino rossi commented starting with this decidedly deep injury: ” I would have liked to win another world title, it would have been good to have reached 10 titles “. Then he continues: ” Sundays without competitions will be difficult, but there is no turning back now. I will miss the embrace of all the fans. It was a great pleasure to see all these people and the fans from the stage. Too bad the weather, it didn’t stop raining for a moment, so they were very brave, it was also cold but it was nice to see them. Not even today, they let me go! “
Valentino Rossi now has a unique R1 in his garage
” It was great to have all their support since the start of my career, always seeing the tracks colored in yellow has always been exciting, it has always given me a big boost. In Valencia, in the last race, I tried to make the weekend as “normal” as possible, I was hoping to have a decent race and it was good that way. Now comes the hard part, but for sure I won’t be bored. I will have plenty of things to do between the cars, the VR46 teams, the drivers … “.
The “Doctor” also opened up about his future schedule: “ next week there will be the 100 km of the Ranch, there will be a lot of very strong riders in MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, Superbike and Motocross. On January 8, we will go to Abu Dhabi with Ferrari, a race that I still do with Uccio and my brother Luca. For the next year, I decide between 2-3 different championships and which team to run with, I haven’t decided yet “.
The R1 a special manufactured produced by Aldo drudi , the helmet designer and friend of Valentino rossi. It includes GYTR 2022 specification parts to come and unique features that are a direct result of Yamaha’s development in WorldSBK. Championship where the Japanese brand won the 2021 WorldSBK Triple Crown, resulting in the highest specification R1 GYTR ever produced for track use. A special gift that the legend of Tavullia will soon have the opportunity to enjoy on the Misano circuit.
A new carbon fiber fairing kit and an all-carbon rear subframe were produced, with an increased tank capacity to 22L, all designed to reduce weight. The Brembo brakes were developed for more stopping power, while the Marelli REX 140 control unit delivers world-class power.
The R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute was built with selected parts. From the GYTR 2022 catalog we find a GYTR electronic accelerator, a GYTR slip clutch, a GYTR head gasket, a GYTR radiator kit, a GYTR air intake kit, a GYTR handlebar set, GYTR handlebars, a guard GYTR front brake, an adjustable GYTR rear assembly, a GYTR Akrapovic factory line system and the GYTR Marchesini wheelset.
Special parts of WorldSBK development are the factory 22 liter fuel tank, the full carbon rear subframe, the suspended swingarm assembly, an adjustable fork yoke kit (22.5mm x 27mm adjustable offset), a Special carbon fiber screen for racing and a factory tuned engine.
Also from the WSBK we find the REX 140 Marelli ECU, a dedicated wiring harness for the Marelli REX140 ECU, a WorldSBK spec air filter, an Öhlins side steering damper, an Öhlins Factory front fork, an Öhlins adjustable pneumatic rear shock Factory. , a Brembo front master cylinder, Brembo disc sets, front and rear calipers and finally, a Chrome Lite panel with GPS.