You can see the sadness and despair in his eyes when talking about Simoncelli. Such a tragedy, but a very amazing academy development that came out of this tragedy with Franco as well.
He was the one, who hit his own friend in the head with his bike... I think this will stick to him until he is reunited with Marco. I even could imagine, that he feels some kind of guilt for it... Which is complete non sense, but you never know, how a human deals with something like this! Marco is really missing!!! Marco wouldnt let 2015 happen, if he was around back then! With Marco in the paddock, Vale would have won 2015 and Marco would be multiple World Champion with Ducati by now!
Me too. I was seated right there. I knew right away. Vale just rode straight into his garage and shut the door. When they cancelled the race, not very many people knew and it nearly became a riot. Bad scene.
Marco was such a larger than life character. He had amazing potential as a MotoGP star. Were he still here, I'm sure he would have given Marc Marquez all sorts of hell year after year. I got to see him race 4 times (twice in 250cc and twice in MotoGP), and it was so cool to see a bigger guy like him take such aggressive lines that other riders weren't using. His crash was such an awful moment for the sport. I'm so sorry for Valentino and Colin, that they were involved in such a freaky one-in-a-million accident like that.
@@robertlund5694 Colin never blamed himself, he understood nothing could have changed what happened. Marco was learning to save front end slides, and on this occasion you see the front try to grip again but Marco didn't know how to get it back to vertical, so the bike whips around into the racing line with Marco still hanging on, nothing Colin or Rossi could do (at this point on the track they are traveling close to 100mph). Colin even makes note that when someone lowsides in front of you they continue to go in a direction away from the racing line, this was one of the first if not the first time a lowside crash came back onto the racing line with the rider still on the bike. And yes I also think Marco would have made racing life much more difficult for Marquez, could have/would have been an interesting rivalry.
Rossi also involved in the freaky one-in-a-trillion near miss of a bike taking your head off, on the same day that one-in-a-trillion near miss happened to Maverick Viñuales. MotoGP is dangerous, these guys just make riding motorcycles at the highest speeds around racetracks look easy, it is not.
Agostini and Rossi are Different riders in Different times. Both were Brilliant,but different style of riders from Eras. But both Greats. Agostini rode in Australia in Sydney in 68. Ahead of his time in many things. Rossi won one of titles at Phillip island and his Celebration was crazy,dancing with the No46 crew,he almost forgot to ride the Bike back to the pits. Brilliant.🇮🇹via Rossi e Agostini🇮🇹🛵
Such a tragedy when Marco was killed. He was such a character and a genuinely nice guy with a massive talent and a refreshing approach to the sport. Sadly missed. RIP
@@geraldleuven169 You sure about that? If you're going to troll and argue over petty subpoints, at least be correct lol verb past tense: killed; past participle: killed 1. cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing). *her father was killed in a car crash*
Great interviews, you can see why vale is such a legend, apart from the unbelievable riding record with all the great battles on track and the championships, such a down to earth honest bloke who stays loyal to his best mates!
I can't think of a better sportsman on Earth. It doesn't matter what sport you like, tennis, cricket, football, rugby... the list goes on. Vale sets the bar for the rest to match. Dignity and respect are his hallmarks.
Interviewing the GOAT, what an absolute honour and privilege for you. I’ve been a fan of Vale since day one in 125 GP’s, he’s a God as far as I’m concerned🙏🏽
I watched that race and can’t believe it was ten years ago and I somehow had a bad feeling about that race before it even started , how sad 😞 Rip Marco
For any racing fan visiting Tavullia, the Simoncelli museum in nearby Coriano, La Storia Del Sic, is a must-see. Behind the museum on a grassy hill is a stainless steel monument to Sic named Ogni Domenica. Every Sunday afternoon at dusk, this creation roars to life with a six foot jet of flame. This lasts precisely 58 seconds, and then silence returns until the next Sunday. It's a stunning experience.
I remember watching the crash live with my mother. Bloody awful. It was a very sad day indeed for the whole biker community and the sport in general. I was a youngster but remember it vividly
Val is not just the Greatest Racer of all time but also a very smart Business Man. I’m so happy he’s retired as I was very concerned that he would crash and get seriously injured or killed in the twilight of his career.
This intreview is brutally honest. About everything. His friends death, his academy, both from riding and from business side. Vale tells it exactly how he thinks of it. Always respect from me when people have this ability. No pathetic or sugarcoating anything.
To this day, I still remember that crash and just how bad it was. More so how it devastated not only the MotoGP Community, But the World. Watching on Live TV and the moment it happened, the stopping of the Race, Edwards, Rossi and everyone just holding their breath. Simoncelli, he is not gone nor forgotten... He IS at all the races, Watching, rooting on everyone!
VR never recovered from the crash with MS, which can only be expected.. to lose such a close friend must have been devastating for VR … Glad he has retired now, now he will move on to other challenges that will still benefit the sport and many racers …
I watched that race where Marco lost his life. It was one of the saddest days for everyone, be they riders and fans. Valentino is a legend and has a great character!
Rip Marco and vr 46 the love he has for bike and the rider looking after them total respect vr and glad you signed my girlfriends hat out of your camper back in 2001 at Donington Park In the UK
I remember the crash and exactly where I was sitting and my wife was in the house and she heard me just start crying "Marco". I don't know how he kept racing after being involved in that crash. He's the GOAT and Marco looked to be on his way to a WC in the next year or two.
Must be great to have God sat next to you !!You are a very very very lucky chap.. Many folk would give their right arm to do such a thing !!!! R.I.P. Marco sad sad loss !! and at such a young age but we all must do what we must do and if that was his life then whilst sad its also good to have done what he wanted !! Our thoughts go out to his family God Bless !!
Wow that’s the first time I’ve heard Rossi actually say he was part of the crash ... he might of elsewhere but for me it’s the first time ... when you watch the replay it’s clear as day it’s his front tyre that collects simos head (obviously not on purpose) but Rossi would have felt the crunch ... that must haunt him it he is human or he has competely shut it out ... anyway he is and always will be a legend for me and my mates
There’s nothing more thrilling, except maybe active air combat, than motorcycle racing. So dangerous but so much fun if you’re an adrenaline and speed junkie.
I do like the way this guy gets people to talk..... And I can listen to Rossi (even in English) all day long. Odd that Bensinger refers to Simoncelli as Marcos.... But a good interview nonetheless.
I remember that season well, Simonchelli was a bit reckless in my opinion in a few races prior to this. So sad what happened it was like watching a movie.
@@robertlund5694 Political? He was going to end up seriously injuring someone I think was what was levelled against him, I don’t want to be disrespectful to the dead but this happened, multiple riders talked out against him.
@@rabmc Spot on..... Marco was a gutsy racer but he tended to be reckless, all the talk on this thread about Marco potential multiple champion & showing Marquez how to ride a bike is just drivel from the Rossi Cult.
He is the best to ever throw a leg over a super bike .. I know I’m Europe countries are loyal to there own riders but in America we see it a bit differently just like with soccer your football .. I know people hate 46 and love Marquez through loyalty but I don’t care where your from you have to respect the old man
Young people want to dissipate their overflowing energy for something. For example, racers, singers, artists, boxing, marathons, love, etc. Humans are such creatures.
Damn in the states I remember seeing this guy's hair on ESPN all the time it seemed and then he vanished. Recently gotten into motogp and here I am finding out why. Tragic honestly 😢
Fact is that Rossis front wheel hit directly on Marcos head the impact was so hard and heavy that victtim lost his helmet. On other hand Collin was already hit on victims back. A curse Rossi never win a championship again
Definitely, he was that competitive rider that was never thinking of giving up - every second, minute. He didn’t want to let the bike go because he would lose the 4th place. Him & Rossi was the best riders with Bautista also back in 2011 and earlier. Great Rider SIC58
Watch the full interview with Valentino Rossi here: ua-cam.com/video/F9ZnBiuOT-Q/v-deo.html
You can see the sadness and despair in his eyes when talking about Simoncelli. Such a tragedy, but a very amazing academy development that came out of this tragedy with Franco as well.
He was the one, who hit his own friend in the head with his bike... I think this will stick to him until he is reunited with Marco. I even could imagine, that he feels some kind of guilt for it... Which is complete non sense, but you never know, how a human deals with something like this!
Marco is really missing!!!
Marco wouldnt let 2015 happen, if he was around back then! With Marco in the paddock, Vale would have won 2015 and Marco would be multiple World Champion with Ducati by now!
They both are Italian brothers it was very sad to watch that incident 😢
Poor Vale can only imagine the pain he felt that day and ever since. Big of him to be so open in this Interview
Watched Marco’s crash live. Was absolutely gut wrenching.
Wow you were there? That must of been bad to see man
Me too. I was seated right there. I knew right away. Vale just rode straight into his garage and shut the door. When they cancelled the race, not very many people knew and it nearly became a riot. Bad scene.
I was young watching it , I’ve watched Rossi from age 3 with my dad to 23
I was there too with my wife. Never go back there again after that.
MotoGP has never been the same. This was such a defining moment
Marco was such a larger than life character. He had amazing potential as a MotoGP star. Were he still here, I'm sure he would have given Marc Marquez all sorts of hell year after year. I got to see him race 4 times (twice in 250cc and twice in MotoGP), and it was so cool to see a bigger guy like him take such aggressive lines that other riders weren't using. His crash was such an awful moment for the sport. I'm so sorry for Valentino and Colin, that they were involved in such a freaky one-in-a-million accident like that.
It was worse for Colin because he crashed and was left injured on the floor near marco , he blamed himself for the accident!
@@robertlund5694 Colin never blamed himself, he understood nothing could have changed what happened.
Marco was learning to save front end slides, and on this occasion you see the front try to grip again but Marco didn't know how to get it back to vertical, so the bike whips around into the racing line with Marco still hanging on, nothing Colin or Rossi could do (at this point on the track they are traveling close to 100mph). Colin even makes note that when someone lowsides in front of you they continue to go in a direction away from the racing line, this was one of the first if not the first time a lowside crash came back onto the racing line with the rider still on the bike.
And yes I also think Marco would have made racing life much more difficult for Marquez, could have/would have been an interesting rivalry.
Rossi also involved in the freaky one-in-a-trillion near miss of a bike taking your head off, on the same day that one-in-a-trillion near miss happened to Maverick Viñuales.
MotoGP is dangerous, these guys just make riding motorcycles at the highest speeds around racetracks look easy, it is not.
@@Thomas-qn4hj how do you know ?! Lol. Save your cut and paste waffle because I won't be reading it.
@@robertlund5694 Because I watch MotoGP, I also watched the interview with Colin when he spoke about that incident.
Glad you won't be reading this.
Wow this is incredible you got to interview the greatest motorsports athletes ever.
I know!!!! I love Vale so much. He is the only person other than a family member I can say that about.
I like Valentino to but the Greatest in that Sport was Giacomo Agostini😊😎
Agostini and Rossi are Different riders in Different times. Both were Brilliant,but different style of riders from Eras. But both Greats. Agostini rode in Australia in Sydney in 68. Ahead of his time in many things. Rossi won one of titles at Phillip island and his Celebration was crazy,dancing with the No46 crew,he almost forgot to ride the Bike back to the pits. Brilliant.🇮🇹via Rossi e Agostini🇮🇹🛵
You are joking right? He couldn’t even transition his talents to Ducati. He only rode with them for one year and had to jump ship
He is the goat but the most successful is for sure Toni Bou who, on a bike, has won THIRTY CONSECUTIVE world titles. Toni is a legend.
Such a tragedy when Marco was killed. He was such a character and a genuinely nice guy with a massive talent and a refreshing approach to the sport. Sadly missed. RIP
He wasn't killed it was an accident.
@@geraldleuven169 FFS. He was killed, in an accident.
Accidents don't kill, they happen.
@@geraldleuven169 You sure about that? If you're going to troll and argue over petty subpoints, at least be correct lol
verb
past tense: killed; past participle: killed
1.
cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing).
*her father was killed in a car crash*
Great interviews, you can see why vale is such a legend, apart from the unbelievable riding record with all the great battles on track and the championships, such a down to earth honest bloke who stays loyal to his best mates!
I can't think of a better sportsman on Earth. It doesn't matter what sport you like, tennis, cricket, football, rugby... the list goes on. Vale sets the bar for the rest to match. Dignity and respect are his hallmarks.
@@davidbrayshaw3529 👈😂
This next phase will be very good. You have never let us down, Vale. Thanks for your enthusiasm.
Interviewing the GOAT, what an absolute honour and privilege for you. I’ve been a fan of Vale since day one in 125 GP’s, he’s a God as far as I’m concerned🙏🏽
I couldn't agree more
That was a tough day I’ll never forget Simoncelli. What a great character
Very sad about SIC58 on that day. In 2022 Vale is loved by his supporters and I am proud to say I am one of them.
This series with Rossi is just about perfect. Everything I want to know about Rossi is being asked. Great work.
Such a down-to-earth guy... This the reason why we love Vale!!! Legend 🙂
I was 14 when I saw the crash live, it was horrible. Rossi had nowhere to go
RIP Marco
I was nearly 10 and was gutted
Nicky Haden had no where to go. Not Rossi.
@@robertgibson4494 What did Nicky have to do with it? Colin Edwards is the one that ran over Marco. Do all Americans just look the same to you???
@@djmerchant Rossi hit Marco in the head with the front tire.
@@robertgibson4494 nicky is hating you from beyond the grave for that - colin got on his goddammed nerves!
That's so incredible to able to interview Vale, congratulations!!
The VR Academy is the "Field of Dreams" for any sport bike rider. Wish I was worthy!
I watched that race and can’t believe it was ten years ago and I somehow had a bad feeling about that race before it even started , how sad 😞 Rip Marco
What a guy. Got to love him.
Sadly you can tell he's still not ever what happened that day. But what incredible work he's doing with the academy. Rip Marco
His influence on moto gp will last for many more decades, he is the GOAT.
Graham, great interview. The worlds greatest athlete !
Rossi the goat. That “Allora” on every sentence is gold.
Rossi was never the same after Marco. Great how he gives something back.
Rossi is a magician on a motorcycle. Marco's crash was extremely sad.
I remember my dad telling me that morning marco was gone. Was a tragic day. RIP super sic
For any racing fan visiting Tavullia, the Simoncelli museum in nearby Coriano, La Storia Del Sic, is a must-see.
Behind the museum on a grassy hill is a stainless steel monument to Sic named Ogni Domenica. Every Sunday afternoon at dusk, this creation roars to life with a six foot jet of flame. This lasts precisely 58 seconds, and then silence returns until the next Sunday. It's a stunning experience.
Wow i didn't know that! What a perfect tribute to a charismatic special person..
WOW THANKS for sharing !!!!
this is a daily tribute.. ua-cam.com/video/uBFn4WcyJRM/v-deo.html
When Vale talks about Marco's death his eyes lost the "light"
I remember watching the crash live with my mother. Bloody awful. It was a very sad day indeed for the whole biker community and the sport in general. I was a youngster but remember it vividly
always after i hear Valentino talk, i read like hes talking, i love this italian acccent. :D
Never forget that day! He had been a such superstar for Italy.
Awesome Interview … Mucho Respect from South Africa Vale 👊🏻
Val is not just the Greatest Racer of all time but also a very smart Business Man. I’m so happy he’s retired as I was very concerned that he would crash and get seriously injured or killed in the twilight of his career.
This intreview is brutally honest. About everything. His friends death, his academy, both from riding and from business side. Vale tells it exactly how he thinks of it. Always respect from me when people have this ability. No pathetic or sugarcoating anything.
Shed a tear when I think about that day. Every time I see Vale...It must be very difficult psychologically...
To this day, I still remember that crash and just how bad it was. More so how it devastated not only the MotoGP Community, But the World. Watching on Live TV and the moment it happened, the stopping of the Race, Edwards, Rossi and everyone just holding their breath. Simoncelli, he is not gone nor forgotten... He IS at all the races, Watching, rooting on everyone!
and rain poured in my town just when the race was cancelled in Malaysia on that day
I watched the crash on TV, too. It was shocking.
VR never recovered from the crash with MS, which can only be expected.. to lose such a close friend must have been devastating for VR … Glad he has retired now, now he will move on to other challenges that will still benefit the sport and many racers …
Ms ? No- one says that for obvious reasons!
@@robertlund5694 ?? Sorry not obvious to me .. what is your point ? Thanks
I miss this Legend on the track God bless you Vale…..
Valentino Rossi is a very transparent human being.
This dude has the potential to achieve many great things
I watched that race where Marco lost his life. It was one of the saddest days for everyone, be they riders and fans. Valentino is a legend and has a great character!
excellent interview. Graham is an absolute professional. Great job mate.
I just went to the Marco Simoncelli circuit in Misano, I saw the Nicky Hayden memorial and saw Vale win the car race. definitely a memorable day
2:52 and now... one of his student already achieving that (Pecco). How proud of him that dreams come true
He should go for President of Italy👏 Omg what an Icon🙃
To honest
Not after all the Tax Evasion.....
Valentino Rossi - absolute top bloke.
Thanks to Valentino you gain a new subscriber 😉👏👏👏
On one thing every MotoGP fan can agree on:
WE ARE MISSING SUPERSIC A LOT!!! RIDE IN HEAVEN MARCO!
Miss you GOAT, looking forward to seeing you back as a team owner for VR46. Still remembering Supersic58 in our hearts ❤
Saw it. Still can’t forget it or unsee it.
Looking forward to more Rossi videos
Everyone talks how sad VR is about him, but nobody asked how Colin Edward's feels.
Absolutely best ryder ever ❤ I am using his number 46 with all the pride .
Forza Valle
If simoncelli still alive, he winning 2 motogp title at least
Rip Marco and vr 46 the love he has for bike and the rider looking after them total respect vr and glad you signed my girlfriends hat out of your camper back in 2001 at Donington Park In the UK
Rossi is such a lovely bloke!!
I love VR 46 and academy VR 46
My passion for GP drops a bit because Val is not racing, but happy to see his brand and legacy prevail
I remember the crash and exactly where I was sitting and my wife was in the house and she heard me just start crying "Marco". I don't know how he kept racing after being involved in that crash. He's the GOAT and Marco looked to be on his way to a WC in the next year or two.
We all need friend like Rossi..
Valentino rossi and marco simoncelli bff
Thank you Graham. You asked questions that no one has asked before. Is there a longer interview?
Yes there’s other clips of this interview. This is only a snippet
I still tear up to this day thinking about it, SIC 4 LIFE!
Must be great to have God sat next to you !!You are a very very very lucky chap.. Many folk would give their right arm to do such a thing !!!! R.I.P. Marco sad sad loss !! and at such a young
age but we all must do what we must do and if that was his life then whilst sad its also good to have done what he wanted !! Our thoughts go out to his family God Bless !!
VALENTINO: GREAT HUMAN BEING.
Wow that’s the first time I’ve heard Rossi actually say he was part of the crash ... he might of elsewhere but for me it’s the first time ... when you watch the replay it’s clear as day it’s his front tyre that collects simos head (obviously not on purpose) but Rossi would have felt the crunch ... that must haunt him it he is human or he has competely shut it out ... anyway he is and always will be a legend for me and my mates
I think Pecco Bagnaia is going to win it for the Academy this year
Great interviews man. You should do something with Mika Hakkinen - that would be a great show.
There’s nothing more thrilling, except maybe active air combat, than motorcycle racing. So dangerous but so much fun if you’re an adrenaline and speed junkie.
Marcos incident made me sick for months. It was hard to bounce back
Super,Labombastic,Fantastic, Školastic!!!👍👏🤘👐🤝👌😍🏍️💓😇🙏🐬🌞🌛⚓💯🎸👀🫀🧠
I do like the way this guy gets people to talk..... And I can listen to Rossi (even in English) all day long.
Odd that Bensinger refers to Simoncelli as Marcos.... But a good interview nonetheless.
That's who they do in original Latin based languages!
#GrazieVale !!! #VR46FanForever
I remember watching when Marco was killed. It was one of those surreal moments that you just can't believe what you're seeing is real.
the best
holy, i didn't expected VR46 got stonks that big after 2015 thing 😂
1:10 You see the pain in Valentino.
I remember that season well, Simonchelli was a bit reckless in my opinion in a few races prior to this. So sad what happened it was like watching a movie.
If you want to get political and try to sound like another rider he battled with and got the better of yeah.
I see it as steely determination!
@@robertlund5694 Political? He was going to end up seriously injuring someone I think was what was levelled against him, I don’t want to be disrespectful to the dead but this happened, multiple riders talked out against him.
@@rabmc Spot on..... Marco was a gutsy racer but he tended to be reckless, all the talk on this thread about Marco potential multiple champion & showing Marquez how to ride a bike is just drivel from the Rossi Cult.
Rossi is an interesting guy. I like how they just let him swear. Legends don’t get told to shut up. Lmao.
i miss marco #58 🙏
0:22 "Marcos" Simoncelli... clearly did his homework LOL
Yeah, I caught that too. Great respect.
@@bremCZ they say that in spanish and Italian- it's affectionate.
Class act all the way
I REMEMBER watching that race live when it happened also Lorenzo was mad at him last week because Simoncilli almost crashed to him
I cried when died
He is the best to ever throw a leg over a super bike .. I know I’m Europe countries are loyal to there own riders but in America we see it a bit differently just like with soccer your football .. I know people hate 46 and love Marquez through loyalty but I don’t care where your from you have to respect the old man
Eh? ......... Give the drugs a rest.
Young people want to dissipate their overflowing energy for something. For example, racers, singers, artists, boxing, marathons, love, etc. Humans are such creatures.
Very deep and yes.
Super Sic58 forever!
Damn in the states I remember seeing this guy's hair on ESPN all the time it seemed and then he vanished. Recently gotten into motogp and here I am finding out why. Tragic honestly 😢
BIG ROSSI, GRANDE ROSSI !
Ten years ago.😲😲
Why censor what Vale says
😭
Fact is that Rossis front wheel hit directly on Marcos head the impact was so hard and heavy that victtim lost his helmet. On other hand Collin was already hit on victims back. A curse Rossi never win a championship again
I have no idea this legend curse so much. I fucking RELATE
Valentino struggling with de ingles but Valentino's emotions are right
MGP not the same anymore- we miss the Biaggi Gibernau years.
Great move Rossi…..go go VR46
He could run for president of Italy and he would win the Italians would vote for him
The Doctor is The GOAT. What a fantastic rider.
If Simoncelli has just let the bike go and not tried to save it, he would have lived.
Definitely, he was that competitive rider that was never thinking of giving up - every second, minute. He didn’t want to let the bike go because he would lose the 4th place. Him & Rossi was the best riders with Bautista also back in 2011 and earlier. Great Rider SIC58
Lorenzo foresaw this disaster but no one took any notice, simoncelli was reckless. Sad but true