how legend he is? in Indonesia, when i was a child and want to play motogp in playstation rental, we don't say "i want to play motogp" to the operator, but we say "i want to play motor rossi". he could even change the motorsport name in our heart:)
I am italian and the difference between Rossi and other sport millionaire is that Rossi still talk with anyone in his native village or wherever he goes in the world, He doesn't look down on anyone just because he's famous. He was and has remained the same village boy who helps others. Sometimes you can also see him in London where he has a house, and loves the English, and unless he's in a hurry with his family you can talk to him comfortably. Rossi has maintained the roots of a simple boy, difficult to see in other famous ones. And this makes the difference of why people love him as well as the skill of his motorcycle riding.
That’s true. I met him in London and he just wanted to party with me..just a random on the street that recognised him. A true cool dude gentleman that loves to party. Fabulous man.
@@marksandford1522he was genuine, and that's why he loved. Also realest and friendly. If you famous person and fake, you will hated more than genuine famous person
Lots of riders have their style of winning in a race. Doohan let you behing 5 laps and than he just disappear. Casey, Lorenzo and Marquez have the same style, to dissappear from start and kill you mentally. But Rossi had the hardest style, it's called 'cat and mouse'. Let you pass him, then he passes you, and in the last lap or lap early he just passes you and win. That is the hardest thing you can play with your opponents. That's why he is master class
Injuries and Age, take everyone, no exceptions. "You didnt go to watch MotoGP, you went to watch Valentino Rossi perform magic" Actually fighting, surpassing his limits, not just dominating and going home, made him truly the G.O.A.T
You know he's the GOAT, when you watch MotoGP on TV and your Mom/Sister/whoever people that never watch motogp Passes by then ask "hey where is Rossi? or "Oh, you're watching Rossi Again" Even tho he already retired at this point
Tbh. Same thing with the different types of racing. Roll racing, dig racing and then there’s Rossi driving, or atleast that’s what everyone calls riding corners and track style circuits
@@LegionofKyle he is known worldwide, just ask a random person around the world to name a motorbike racer, their answer will mostlikely be Rossi Even tho things changes nowdays and Motogp wasn't really as popular as it's used to be
@@LegionofKyle he is known worldwide, just ask a random person around the world to name a motorbike racer, their answer will mostlikely be Rossi. Plus you can see him in nearly every Yamaha Ad back in the day which make him really famous in a region that used motorcycle as their dialy transportation (like South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, North Africa, South Africa, and Eastern Europe)
When you stack his career up against other incredible champions like Doohan, Stoner, Lorenzo and Marquez - Rossi's longevity and durability is honestly insane. The fact his last MotoGP win came 17 years after his first at the age of 38 is honestly mind blowing in a sport where a couple of injuries can dramatically change the course of people's careers.
I was at COTA in Austin, TX for the races and Rossi's farewell season. He didn't finish anywhere near the front, but easily more than half of the crowd in attendance was cheering him on. Yellow smoke was everywhere and it was clear that even in the twilight of his career that 46 was #1 in the fan's eyes.
Nah! not at all. Please do some research my friend. Ask 93 why Rossi pushed him off the track Mmmmmm ask Stoner about the tactics of a narcism of Rossi. Rossi is a marketing tool nothing more. Just like the latest woke nonsense!
@@blackprince4074marquez fans HAHAHAHAHHA ROSSI is ROSSI,, EVERYONE WHO DIDN;T KNOW MOTOGP KNOW ROSSI.. only ROSSY are WELL KNOWNED BY EVERYPEOPLE around the world.
@@nestor5162both of which were never and never will be greater. You go to some remote villages in third world countries, they wouldn't recognize Alonso or Lorenzo. Rossi and Schumacher on the other hand...
I was named Valentino after Valentino Rossi and 16 years after I was named that we found out I had the same birthday as well! Complete coincidence but what a worthwhile man to be named after 😊
I used to take Sundays away from my business, to watch Wayne Rainey, Kevin Shwantz, Rossi and the rest on cable TV. Rossi was god more or less. I suddenly re-entered motorcycling after about 20 years. Then I didn't have time to ride because I was watching TV. That was over 30 years ago. Today I rode with my son on a loop around a local lake on our bikes. I had stopped watching when I started exploring back roads. It was incredible, you are right. Brought me back to bikes, Rossi did.
Last ever 500cc champ, Won in every class he participated in, before his big injury in 2010 he beat all the rivals that were thrown at him. He's the greatest to me! Only Marc can rival him in the sense of being a step above the others. I'm just glad I was alive during his reign, to watch him perform magic.
I suppose I became a Rossi fan when he came to Yamaha because I was big fan of King Kenny and also rode RD350's. He ended up being one of the greatest assets Yamaha ever had. Like they mention, he branded his number when back in the GP500 days the champion typically always wore the #1 plate or whatever position they finished the previous year in the tops 10.
I cant be more grateful that i watched live all Schumacher and Rossi era races with my dad as a small child. I was more Biaggi fan but later on i knew Rossi is a legend because he was in the sport so long. And me as a huge endurance and GT3 fan i love that his passion continues on. Thanks for this flashback of his carrier. Nice vid.
The number 46 is so strong that almost every biker has a sticker of that number in his helmet or bike here in Brazil, and 90% of that guy's never watched motoGP, but everyone knows the doctor, he's a legend.
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen on Rossi and I have seen many! I loved the fast paced coverage of his career... there were no fillers in the doco, and hence no boring bits at all. I'm so honoured to have followed Rossi's career and watched him race live at Phillip Island. What a legend, and look at what he's still doing for the sport. He's doing more than any of the Spanish riders + Dorna combined! What happened to him in 2015 was disgraceful and MM admitted he provoked the incident because he preferred his Spanish compatriot to win the championship. If not for that incident, the broken leg and moving to Ducati, he could have had a couple more Championships and cemented his place statistically as the best ever.
thanks for reuploading this. I missed it the first time it was uploaded, but this was genuinely one of the best motorsport documentaries I've ever seen.
He's simply the G.O.A.T. No other title could be more fitting for Valentino Rossi after everything that he has done for the world of motorbikes and racing.
Nah! Rossi is left out in the rain against the real riders Doohan, Ago, 93, Stoner. Rossi is a spoilt kid, when Stoner was winning on Bridgestone tyres, Rossi wanted Bridgestone tyres instead of Michelin, they don't tell you that the tyre companies used to send out special tyres for Rossi over night before a race. Nah! Rossi is a spoilt marketing tool. Look up the real facts not the woke stuff.
When Barry Sheene talked about this young kid who would be World Champion one day, my ears pricked up. So I watched Vale from his first race in 125's to his final race in MotoGP. This year I got to see him driving a GT3 BMW in the Bathurst 12 Hour, and noted how good he was with fans who lined up for hours to say Hello.
@@jeriksson7686 to me not a shadow of a doubt... But I am Rossi fan, so my opionion on this is never objective, but will forever be subjective... :) I have 5 idols and he is on top of the list, even above the Great One Wayne Gretzky, who is my hockey god and a close second. :)
Watching Rossi completely change motorcycle racing, reminded me of back when Kenny Roberts completely dominated track racing back when I was growing up, and then Senna in F1. Some people are just a cut above everyone else for a period, and from then on everyone else will forever be measured against what they accomplished. Rossi is incredible.
Watched his whole career and what he did to his opponents with the mind games was amazing. I think there was no greater shot called in all of sports than when he vowed that Gibernau would never win another race then made sure that it didn't happen.
He's only in his second season racing cars and his first season racing with BMWs and he already has two wins to his name. This guy can win in literally anything that has wheels.
Valentino Rossi is a legacy. A brand. An inspiration to millions. His name as his achivements have become so much bigger than the man himself. What a.racer. What a champion! What an amazing human being. GOAT of MotoGP, VR46, Valentino Rossi.
I have seen generations of MotoGP riders from Doohan to Bagnaia. Until now, Valentino Rossi still the best. The GOAT, the legend, the master, the DOCTOR!!
Valentino Rossi has been one of my childhood heroes. The first time I was on a motorbike when my dad brought me on a Yamaha when I was around 9 months old. The first time I saw him on TV was when he raced against Max Biaggi in the early 90s. Since then I have dreamed of owning a motorbike, worked so hard then I achieved that dream many years later, and still have it as my daily workhorse. Thank you VR46 for showing us your competitiveness, it always boils my blood to work harder despite the circumstances and hardships
My favourite thing about Valentino is his infectious enthusiasm and super friendly nature. His smile makes me smile, and his presence has been epic. Just an all round nice guy, who also happens to ride a bit too.
Thanks for creating this tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time. MotoGp just isnt the same anymore. I am so fortunate that I grew up in a time to witness his full career as I just dont feel like there will ever be another with his charisma, spirit, and capabilities. What a LEGEND! VR46 🔥
The sport, THE YAMAHA brand, his country on his back ... IV YELLED N SCREAMED EVERY RACE I CAUGHT ,TAPED YES TAPED (VHS) the races I would miss ... THANK YOU SPEED CHANNEL FOR BEING THE BEST CABLE CHANNEL ON THE PLANET AT THAT TIME. .
Dude, this was freaking awesome... I came into motorcycles late but I've always know of Vale... In my opinion when you makes such a name for yourself that people completely separate from the sport knows about you, you're the GOAT... Thanks for making this video 🙏
The Doctor . He has everything, the total package. Charisma, humour and massive talent to back it all up. The greatest . I’ve been blessed to see him race and he’s not done get. 👏👏👏
Man I'm so thankful you reposted this video, I remember watching it a long time ago, then coming back and not finding it anymore, I'm so glad it's back so I can enjoy it one more time
Truly the greatest of all time. I was fortunate enough to be at the Assen GP in 2009 to watch him win his 100th race live. He broke my heart in the 2015 Sepang race when he clearly slowed down to bump Marquez out which cost him another world title. Still, in my mind, no one will ever surpass him. Great video documentary!
In my country you can find the #46 on bikes even in the remote parts of the country and some of them even dont know what MotoGP is😂😂 Bigger than the sport itself. #LEGEND
Usually when such a talent gets into racing, he just disappears like verstappen, but Rossi, he plays with the others, he makes it a biy interesting. I am proud of being Italian because of him
Dia tumbuh di dunia balap MotoGP dan membawa MotoGP hingga Begitu besar ... Kebesaran MotoGP tak lain karna Valentino Rossi... Dialah yang membuat tontonan tiap balapan jadi lebih menarik untuk di lihat ...
I watched him win at our Phillip Island GP in Oz and then next day it was reported that after all the racing and media was done, he went straight to one of our local pubs and had beers and played pool with fans. Legend doesn’t come close to describing how special he was & is…..
Dooooooddeee!!! I've been searching the Internet for this video for weeks, I actually thought I had dreamt it up 😂😂 Thank you for uploading it again, this is my third time watching it and I standby my previous comment, it's one of the best videos on the Internet!
Was a fan of motogp of its games as a kid and still do all thanks to this legend. Was a fan of him since childhood and used to watch his races non stop. Great resumé of his career truly a G.O.A.T in the motorcycling sports industry.
This Man made me fell inlove in motorsport. I remember I used to write 46 everywhere and now if you ask me to tell you a random number I would say 46. I remember when I was 5 or 6 years old watching MotoGP on the TV and it was so magical, because of Rossi. Now when I'm grown up and more mature I understand why he makes everything so special
I think a lot of people who just watch motogp without knowing don’t understand how unique he was. He was taller than everyone, heavier, and that allowed him to run deeeeeeep into the corners and do things most people don’t understand. Also, his work ethic and era of riding were so crazy. Unlike now, those bikes were better than the riders could ever take them too. Just Schumacher the F1 cars of that era, talent could win races not pole position. Back to GP, there was only one rider who was “better than” Rossi. And we all know that was Stoner. Had Stoner been able to do the grip and grin bs better that would of been what senna and Schumacher would have evolved into. Stoner was so fast and capable of doing things on a bike that were ludicrous. Rossi even said that when Stoner wasn’t hurt and on point, no one could beat. Stoner and Rossi are my two favorite riders of all time. Senna is and will forever be my favorite F1 driver. Go watch the documentary Senna, you’ll cry. I did and I’m man enough to say it. Senna was a gift to this world not just a F1 driver. Schumacher is the goat but like all Austrian-German drivers they are cold and calculating, exacting. Senna was loose and beautiful.
Rossi. I usually loose interest on any motorsport when it's alwayscthecsame winner and everybody behind kinda stagnates. But man.. Watching Rossi to race was something else. Grazie mille, doctore! Besides the fact that his greatness was the same (or even higher) outside the track. He "created" many riders that even challenged him and raced alongside. His happiness and glare in his eyes (even whike in.. Ahem.. Ducati) were something I have never seen in a MotoGP rider. He will always be the Great One (unless Oliveira starts to make magic tricks.. Which I do wish he to start doing).
I started watching Moto GP racing when Val begain his 125 career and I stopped watching MGP when he retired. VR46 is why I became a racer myself. GOD bless you val. You were and still are one of my heros!
It was a nice bike especially when you compare it to the eyesores lining up on the grid today. Scrap all the aero and electronic rider aid’s and leave riding the bike to the reflexes and skills of the rider.
Rossi is the Reason I watched MotoGP. He was my Dad's favourite, and I started watching since like his second season with Honda. There's just nothing greater than watching the Doctor do his Magic.
Amazing work Also worthy of note: He won a race at 38 and finished his last race in to his 40's in 10th and ahead of team mate. Some of his modern rivals had faster days like Stoner, Marquez but they have not been able to maintain the longevity of 2 decades at the top. Clearly the Ducati was the only shadow but respect where its due for trying. Also rumour of special tyres in his earlier years.
Thank God, because I was ~born in his time and ~watched him from 1995 until he retired, I saw almost all his races even when I was called into mitar service. He's one of those athletes who is complete. He is Valentino Rossi, he will always remain in the history of the world, and I am glad I lived those moments😂😅😊😊🎉
ago also won the IOM TT, was innovative in dedication and how applied skill can win races, Rossi was the innovator in the modern era on how to get the best out of new technology, ultimately no other rider had such wide ranging technology changes as Rossi had seen in his career nor will we ever see again as Rossi has gone from mechanical engineering through to computer science based technology a once ever change and is the goat as we see the sport today.
Sad that Americans never knew what greatness was and how VR46 & Schumacher changed the sport and had the whole world watching them!! That is greatness and no one can ever match it, even now with the internet and media it is still unmatched. They were heroes and still are to real sports fans..
The right time and the idea of speaking and creating stories are very much needed. Making your story hurt and demeaning other people in an elegant way is a skill that no one else has. He is able to create enemies and is able to destroy his enemies, making victims, without making people realize it.
Thanks for this. I got into GP motorcycle racing in the era of Biaggi and watched Rossi's rise with wide eyes and a slack jaw from his first race on a 500. Your recap of his career - and your clear understanding of his charisma, and your clear description of the way we were all on the edges of our seats watching and wondering what the _fuck_ he was going to do next - really touched on all my favourite memories of that time in the sport. Except the way he used to run Biaggi down and force errors out of him in his first 500cc races. Those performances were the foreshadowing for how creatively Rossi would use his immense talent tell a dramatic, exciting story in every race. What a showman. What a rider. What a psychologist. The Doctor, indeed.
Yes!, after Vale retired, and MotoGP started letting Marquez get away with all types of shitty behavior... I stopped watching. An era was over, and I was no longer interested.
This channel has been putting out some high quality vids. Probably the most entertaining motorcycle related channel on the tube. Can you do some other vids like this with other GOATS of the motorcycle world? *edit* since people can’t seem to understand moto go isn’t the only Motorsport in the world…. Other goats means the best in their respective Motorsport. Example: R.C. In motocross, Thomas Chareyre in S1gp and many more who are still regarded as the best to ever do it in the racing disciplines they chose. Rossi is a legend of Moto go but isn’t the goat in Mx, Sx, supermoto etc….
@@banmadabon depends what racing discipline you are talking about. If you mean MOTO GP only? Yes I agree. There are definitely other GOAT's in their respective motorsports.
It's his career longevity is what impressed me the most! In a sport that is brutal on your body mixed with his aggressive riding style it is truly amazing The Doctor stayed competitive for decades!
It's one thing to come back & ride with a broken leg BUT HE HAD A COMPOUND BREAK🫣.THATS BRUTAL.. And you can see the break through the shape of his leg as he flies through the air
I haven't been watching MotoGP since forever. I just started before the MM era. But man... seeing Rossi go toe to toe with the younger "aliens"... ridiculous skill. The grid was absurdly skilled during the dawn of MM era, and the bikes were all quite well matched... but to see a 30-something go up against 22yr olds who literally bounced back from crashes? Truly, the GOAT. I can't remember what year it was, but there was something like 5 different winners in the first 7 races one year? Just showcased how much talent was on the grid. Things are changing again, but MotoGP is still the sport to watch. F1, eat your heart out. Stick to the drama. :P
yes but if he was young like when he went to yamaha he would have won like he did when yamaha was a bottom team and really bad bike but he managed to won anyway, so i think age at some point matter...but you're right if he had a good bike he could have fight for champioship even when he was old
Got to see him at Barber Motor Speedway in Alabama a few times. I’m glad he went to Yamaha too because my 2008. Raven Edition R-1 was my favorite bike out of all my other bikes by far. Just an aggressive looking beautiful rocket ship.
He is the LEGEND THE GOAT , live to ride ride to live on showed it well! And he gave back so much to his career! Helping new up-and-coming talents, Phil from the moulin France,
@@dustedstar5158 Exactly, actually Stoner did more to change the way these bikes are ridden, and won a world championship on a bike Rossi just couldn't ride...
Hmmmm... maybe! As an American who loves Valentino Rossi, the only time I don't "understand" him is when he speaks Italian. But your opinion of the ignorant Americans shows your ignorance, ironically.
Tutti in piedi sul divano !! As an Italian watching Rossi’s from Italian television, I highly recommend that you rewatch some of the iconic racing moment a with commentator Guido Meda. Even if you don’t speak the language, you will understand the emotion that Guido’s voice was able to add to Rossi’s performance.
I love your analogy of Jordan and Lebron. Lebron might look good on paper, but he never commanded the floor like Jordan. Jordan was more clutch and a bigger threat than Lebron will ever be. As a kid, and a Bulls hater, you knew when Jordan had the ball, it was bad news for the opposing team. Vale is such a character. Embassador of MotoGP, even when he's out racing a BMW in Fanatec. Great video Goon. Keep up the awesome content. I really hope you mix it up and throw in some automotive history too. I just like the way you story tell. Little fact, I don't even ride, but I love bikes too. I love automotive and motorcycle history. It's so interesting how companies and riders battle it out with pride. The characters bumping heads. You don't see that now besides the soap opera of F1, which is kind of cringe if you ask me.
I remember when I was 4-6 years old I didn't know much about racing nor motorcycle in general. But as my mother who would fall asleep around 9pm. I was ready to switch the tv channel to watch motorgp every single night, to watch rossi going back and forth to win, to start from last and win at last, to watch him and michael dominate on F1. But something would magically drawn me into watching Rossi race. Because everytime I watch him race, it felt like an intense never ending battle from start to finish between Rossi and Stoner. Unlike the total domination of Schumacher. It got to me like an addiction and I can't stop watching it.
how legend he is?
in Indonesia, when i was a child and want to play motogp in playstation rental, we don't say "i want to play motogp" to the operator, but we say "i want to play motor rossi".
he could even change the motorsport name in our heart:)
Di rumah gw nyebutnya bukan nonton motogp dulu bang, tp nonton rossi😂
@@maliksyukri
Emak gua pun kalo mo nyuruh apa2 psti ngerti, gua ga bs diganggu kalo lg nonton rosi..😂
Di tempat saya juga sama bang maen motor rossi dulu klo di tanya MotoGP anak" pada gk tau wkwkwk tau nya motor rossi
Then Stoner came along
Funny, hear on the US we call it "full street Rossi" when someone is riding balls to wall on the streets with sport bike.
I am italian and the difference between Rossi and other sport millionaire is that Rossi still talk with anyone in his native village or wherever he goes in the world, He doesn't look down on anyone just because he's famous. He was and has remained the same village boy who helps others. Sometimes you can also see him in London where he has a house, and loves the English, and unless he's in a hurry with his family you can talk to him comfortably. Rossi has maintained the roots of a simple boy, difficult to see in other famous ones. And this makes the difference of why people love him as well as the skill of his motorcycle riding.
Randy Moss is the same way.
That’s true. I met him in London and he just wanted to party with me..just a random on the street that recognised him. A true cool dude gentleman that loves to party. Fabulous man.
@@marksandford1522he was genuine, and that's why he loved. Also realest and friendly. If you famous person and fake, you will hated more than genuine famous person
@@marksandford1522 Imagine meeting Max Verstappen or Lebron James on the street. They'll probably all security on you.
As a guy that i had the chance to meet him in person i can confirm exactly what you said.
Lots of riders have their style of winning in a race. Doohan let you behing 5 laps and than he just disappear. Casey, Lorenzo and Marquez have the same style, to dissappear from start and kill you mentally. But Rossi had the hardest style, it's called 'cat and mouse'. Let you pass him, then he passes you, and in the last lap or lap early he just passes you and win. That is the hardest thing you can play with your opponents. That's why he is master class
So true his race craft was incredible
indeed
That's always been a thing. Nobody wants to lead
Super agreed😊
Yea mate , then how come Márquez beat him by so many races in their head to heads together ? MM 56 & 10 to Rossi ? pretty one sided .
Injuries and Age, take everyone, no exceptions. "You didnt go to watch MotoGP, you went to watch Valentino Rossi perform magic"
Actually fighting, surpassing his limits, not just dominating and going home, made him truly the G.O.A.T
well said man
Totally agree, the best of all times.
Marc Marquez demolished him.
@@basstheangelo VR demolished mm in 2015. Every champion gives his best at the beginning, they have 14 years difference. Still mm got owned.
So much cream needlessly spilled on top of a simple message.
You know he's the GOAT, when you watch MotoGP on TV and your Mom/Sister/whoever people that never watch motogp Passes by then ask "hey where is Rossi? or "Oh, you're watching Rossi Again" Even tho he already retired at this point
thats the way it is with Rossi
Tbh. Same thing with the different types of racing. Roll racing, dig racing and then there’s Rossi driving, or atleast that’s what everyone calls riding corners and track style circuits
Nah, depends on where you live whether or not you know him.
Michael Jordan is known worldwide.
Tiger Woods is known worldwide.
Pele is know worldwide.
@@LegionofKyle he is known worldwide, just ask a random person around the world to name a motorbike racer, their answer will mostlikely be Rossi
Even tho things changes nowdays and Motogp wasn't really as popular as it's used to be
@@LegionofKyle he is known worldwide, just ask a random person around the world to name a motorbike racer, their answer will mostlikely be Rossi. Plus you can see him in nearly every Yamaha Ad back in the day which make him really famous in a region that used motorcycle as their dialy transportation (like South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, North Africa, South Africa, and Eastern Europe)
When you stack his career up against other incredible champions like Doohan, Stoner, Lorenzo and Marquez - Rossi's longevity and durability is honestly insane. The fact his last MotoGP win came 17 years after his first at the age of 38 is honestly mind blowing in a sport where a couple of injuries can dramatically change the course of people's careers.
There’s winning, and there’s winning with style. What a character. Made MotoGP so much more than bike racing.
thanks for watching and commenting
I was at COTA in Austin, TX for the races and Rossi's farewell season. He didn't finish anywhere near the front, but easily more than half of the crowd in attendance was cheering him on. Yellow smoke was everywhere and it was clear that even in the twilight of his career that 46 was #1 in the fan's eyes.
Greatest of his era? Absolutely, yes. Greatest of all time? Without question, there has never been anyone like Rossi. The guy is a magician.
Nah! not at all.
Please do some research my friend.
Ask 93 why Rossi pushed him off the track Mmmmmm ask Stoner about the tactics of a narcism of Rossi.
Rossi is a marketing tool nothing more. Just like the latest woke nonsense!
@@blackprince4074 Ask Rossi how to competitive at late of 30 to 40s. And where is Marquez at his early 30s?
Marquez only won against older racers and lost on his motorbike. When he met racers of the same age and had the same motorbike he was nothing
@@variza17time to do the dishes get back to kitchen
@@blackprince4074marquez fans HAHAHAHAHHA ROSSI is ROSSI,, EVERYONE WHO DIDN;T KNOW MOTOGP KNOW ROSSI.. only ROSSY are WELL KNOWNED BY EVERYPEOPLE around the world.
Even when I didnt know anything about motor racing, I knew about Rossi and Schumacher. They took their otherwise niche sports to global recognition
Love this cos both got dethroned by spanish racers lol
@@nestor5162 yet nobody talks about them
@@nestor5162 dethroned by who? is there a spanish rider who has more WOrld Championship titles yet? no? didn't think so
@@nestor5162both of which were never and never will be greater. You go to some remote villages in third world countries, they wouldn't recognize Alonso or Lorenzo. Rossi and Schumacher on the other hand...
I was named Valentino after Valentino Rossi and 16 years after I was named that we found out I had the same birthday as well! Complete coincidence but what a worthwhile man to be named after 😊
I used to take Sundays away from my business, to watch Wayne Rainey, Kevin Shwantz, Rossi and the rest on cable TV. Rossi was god more or less. I suddenly re-entered motorcycling after about 20 years. Then I didn't have time to ride because I was watching TV. That was over 30 years ago. Today I rode with my son on a loop around a local lake on our bikes. I had stopped watching when I started exploring back roads. It was incredible, you are right. Brought me back to bikes, Rossi did.
Last ever 500cc champ, Won in every class he participated in, before his big injury in 2010 he beat all the rivals that were thrown at him. He's the greatest to me! Only Marc can rival him in the sense of being a step above the others. I'm just glad I was alive during his reign, to watch him perform magic.
very true thanks for watching
I suppose I became a Rossi fan when he came to Yamaha because I was big fan of King Kenny and also rode RD350's. He ended up being one of the greatest assets Yamaha ever had. Like they mention, he branded his number when back in the GP500 days the champion typically always wore the #1 plate or whatever position they finished the previous year in the tops 10.
You obviously don’t remember or weren’t around during the 500cc two stroke days then.
You missed Mick Doohan
@@shiraz1736 Unfortunately I wasn't born yet
I cant be more grateful that i watched live all Schumacher and Rossi era races with my dad as a small child. I was more Biaggi fan but later on i knew Rossi is a legend because he was in the sport so long. And me as a huge endurance and GT3 fan i love that his passion continues on.
Thanks for this flashback of his carrier. Nice vid.
This man is a big part of the reason I fell in love with motorcycles and just bought my first one today
buona strada ✌🏻
The number 46 is so strong that almost every biker has a sticker of that number in his helmet or bike here in Brazil, and 90% of that guy's never watched motoGP, but everyone knows the doctor, he's a legend.
Ever watched the movie, Days of Thunder?! 🤔😁
@@Monkey80llxwhat's it about?
@@Monkey80llxwhat it has do to with Rossi ?
@@Monkey80llx it's about car race, very different with MotoGP
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen on Rossi and I have seen many! I loved the fast paced coverage of his career... there were no fillers in the doco, and hence no boring bits at all. I'm so honoured to have followed Rossi's career and watched him race live at Phillip Island. What a legend, and look at what he's still doing for the sport. He's doing more than any of the Spanish riders + Dorna combined! What happened to him in 2015 was disgraceful and MM admitted he provoked the incident because he preferred his Spanish compatriot to win the championship. If not for that incident, the broken leg and moving to Ducati, he could have had a couple more Championships and cemented his place statistically as the best ever.
thank you for the kind words
The craziest thing about rossi in my eyes is that he's insanely quick no matter what vehicle. F1 car, GT car, motorcycle... he can do it all
thanks for reuploading this. I missed it the first time it was uploaded, but this was genuinely one of the best motorsport documentaries I've ever seen.
Glad you enjoyed it!
He's simply the G.O.A.T. No other title could be more fitting for Valentino Rossi after everything that he has done for the world of motorbikes and racing.
Nah! Rossi is left out in the rain against the real riders Doohan, Ago, 93, Stoner.
Rossi is a spoilt kid, when Stoner was winning on Bridgestone tyres, Rossi wanted Bridgestone tyres instead of Michelin, they don't tell you that the tyre companies used to send out special tyres for Rossi over night before a race. Nah! Rossi is a spoilt marketing tool.
Look up the real facts not the woke stuff.
Say what you want but the one who makes MotoGP brand bigger like today is none other than Vale. Same goes to F1 with Schumi 🤪
@@blackprince4074 u can say anything you want. people watch motogp today to see riders battle, during rossi's prime people watch motogp to see rossi
@@Loopins27 vale still isn't as good as rossi
@@blackprince4074 rossi is still one of the best riders in history
When Barry Sheene talked about this young kid who would be World Champion one day, my ears pricked up. So I watched Vale from his first race in 125's to his final race in MotoGP. This year I got to see him driving a GT3 BMW in the Bathurst 12 Hour, and noted how good he was with fans who lined up for hours to say Hello.
A fan of Vale since 1999 . Thx Champ for the good memories 🙏
I am so grateful to have witnessed his career since 1996...
He's the reason I own so many bikes. Rewatch the classics constantly and still makes me feel like a teenager looking forward to the bike I'd own.
Me too. 46 the GOAT ✌️
@@jeriksson7686 to me not a shadow of a doubt... But I am Rossi fan, so my opionion on this is never objective, but will forever be subjective... :)
I have 5 idols and he is on top of the list, even above the Great One Wayne Gretzky, who is my hockey god and a close second. :)
Now that's more like it!
Watching Rossi completely change motorcycle racing, reminded me of back when Kenny Roberts completely dominated track racing back when I was growing up, and then Senna in F1. Some people are just a cut above everyone else for a period, and from then on everyone else will forever be measured against what they accomplished. Rossi is incredible.
Watched his whole career and what he did to his opponents with the mind games was amazing. I think there was no greater shot called in all of sports than when he vowed that Gibernau would never win another race then made sure that it didn't happen.
And yet…still no reference to the film Days of Thunder 🤔😉
He's only in his second season racing cars and his first season racing with BMWs and he already has two wins to his name. This guy can win in literally anything that has wheels.
Valentino Rossi is a legacy. A brand. An inspiration to millions.
His name as his achivements have become so much bigger than the man himself.
What a.racer. What a champion!
What an amazing human being.
GOAT of MotoGP, VR46, Valentino Rossi.
I have seen generations of MotoGP riders from Doohan to Bagnaia. Until now, Valentino Rossi still the best.
The GOAT, the legend, the master, the DOCTOR!!
Rossi The Legend!
As an Italian I am proud to say it. ❤
Forza Rossi!
Forza Italia!
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@amanparmar-jh7pz beauty and competency unfortunately doesn't always match. Not sure why you had to introduce politics...
@amanparmar-jh7pz beauty Is subjective... 🤷🏻♂️😉👋🏻
@amanparmar-jh7pz ok lol thank you. You are lucky you are not.
Valentino Rossi has been one of my childhood heroes. The first time I was on a motorbike when my dad brought me on a Yamaha when I was around 9 months old.
The first time I saw him on TV was when he raced against Max Biaggi in the early 90s. Since then I have dreamed of owning a motorbike, worked so hard then I achieved that dream many years later, and still have it as my daily workhorse.
Thank you VR46 for showing us your competitiveness, it always boils my blood to work harder despite the circumstances and hardships
I haven't watched a full motogp race since 46 retired ❤❤❤ long live the doctor.
My favourite thing about Valentino is his infectious enthusiasm and super friendly nature.
His smile makes me smile, and his presence has been epic.
Just an all round nice guy, who also happens to ride a bit too.
Spectacular documentary. This is one of my favorite UA-cam videos ever.
Rossi is the GOAT !
17th Jan '24
Thanks for creating this tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time. MotoGp just isnt the same anymore. I am so fortunate that I grew up in a time to witness his full career as I just dont feel like there will ever be another with his charisma, spirit, and capabilities. What a LEGEND! VR46 🔥
Even in a remote corner village of most countries, people know about Rossi and Schumacher, two legends.
The sport, THE YAMAHA brand, his country on his back ... IV YELLED N SCREAMED EVERY RACE I CAUGHT ,TAPED YES TAPED (VHS) the races I would miss ... THANK YOU SPEED CHANNEL FOR BEING THE BEST CABLE CHANNEL ON THE PLANET AT THAT TIME. .
Dude, this was freaking awesome... I came into motorcycles late but I've always know of Vale...
In my opinion when you makes such a name for yourself that people completely separate from the sport knows about you, you're the GOAT...
Thanks for making this video 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Doctor . He has everything, the total package. Charisma, humour and massive talent to back it all up. The greatest . I’ve been blessed to see him race and he’s not done get. 👏👏👏
awesome video.. it was a great pleasure watching him race since 97.. the greatest motorcycle influence in my teen years..
Thank you, same thing about these young generation not understanding what a goat is. The real goat is who makes you passionate as much as him.
That was AWESOME!!! Thank you for putting that together. Rossi is a legend and truly one of a kind
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@BornAGoon That’s an understatement. Really great stuff. I don’t think there’s anyone else producing content like this and I hope you keep at it.
Man I'm so thankful you reposted this video, I remember watching it a long time ago, then coming back and not finding it anymore, I'm so glad it's back so I can enjoy it one more time
Vale has talent, charm, intelligence and a razor sharp whit. A true hero. You made motorcycle racing a true challenger to F1, Vale. Bravo maestro!
Truly the greatest of all time. I was fortunate enough to be at the Assen GP in 2009 to watch him win his 100th race live. He broke my heart in the 2015 Sepang race when he clearly slowed down to bump Marquez out which cost him another world title. Still, in my mind, no one will ever surpass him. Great video documentary!
In my country you can find the #46 on bikes even in the remote parts of the country and some of them even dont know what MotoGP is😂😂 Bigger than the sport itself. #LEGEND
that is awesome
Watched his whole career from 1996 to his retirement. Was a fan, still am a fan! ❤🎉 46 forever! Xx
Usually when such a talent gets into racing, he just disappears like verstappen, but Rossi, he plays with the others, he makes it a biy interesting.
I am proud of being Italian because of him
Dia tumbuh di dunia balap MotoGP dan membawa MotoGP hingga Begitu besar ... Kebesaran MotoGP tak lain karna Valentino Rossi...
Dialah yang membuat tontonan tiap balapan jadi lebih menarik untuk di lihat ...
I'm a hot rod car dragrace guy but I stumbled across this channel and instantly subscribed. Great content man.
Thank you I appreciate that
Amazingly narrated story of the legend " The doctor".. Thank you..
I watched him win at our Phillip Island GP in Oz and then next day it was reported that after all the racing and media was done, he went straight to one of our local pubs and had beers and played pool with fans. Legend doesn’t come close to describing how special he was & is…..
No one can touch rossi pure champion trust ❤❤
Dooooooddeee!!! I've been searching the Internet for this video for weeks, I actually thought I had dreamt it up 😂😂
Thank you for uploading it again, this is my third time watching it and I standby my previous comment, it's one of the best videos on the Internet!
Gppd to hear hopefully you like the new version I think its better
I thought I'm the only one searching this. 😂.
Was a fan of motogp of its games as a kid and still do all thanks to this legend. Was a fan of him since childhood and used to watch his races non stop. Great resumé of his career truly a G.O.A.T in the motorcycling sports industry.
This Man made me fell inlove in motorsport. I remember I used to write 46 everywhere and now if you ask me to tell you a random number I would say 46.
I remember when I was 5 or 6 years old watching MotoGP on the TV and it was so magical, because of Rossi. Now when I'm grown up and more mature I understand why he makes everything so special
special he is
same for me
I watched his races back in the day....love this guy! He's insane!
This guy was incredible and still doing things! Cheers Vale!
I think a lot of people who just watch motogp without knowing don’t understand how unique he was. He was taller than everyone, heavier, and that allowed him to run deeeeeeep into the corners and do things most people don’t understand. Also, his work ethic and era of riding were so crazy. Unlike now, those bikes were better than the riders could ever take them too. Just Schumacher the F1 cars of that era, talent could win races not pole position. Back to GP, there was only one rider who was “better than” Rossi. And we all know that was Stoner. Had Stoner been able to do the grip and grin bs better that would of been what senna and Schumacher would have evolved into. Stoner was so fast and capable of doing things on a bike that were ludicrous. Rossi even said that when Stoner wasn’t hurt and on point, no one could beat. Stoner and Rossi are my two favorite riders of all time. Senna is and will forever be my favorite F1 driver. Go watch the documentary Senna, you’ll cry. I did and I’m man enough to say it. Senna was a gift to this world not just a F1 driver. Schumacher is the goat but like all Austrian-German drivers they are cold and calculating, exacting. Senna was loose and beautiful.
Grew up watching MotoGP from probably 2007 onwards. Valentino Rossi will forever be in my memory. A legend
Rossi. I usually loose interest on any motorsport when it's alwayscthecsame winner and everybody behind kinda stagnates. But man.. Watching Rossi to race was something else.
Grazie mille, doctore!
Besides the fact that his greatness was the same (or even higher) outside the track. He "created" many riders that even challenged him and raced alongside. His happiness and glare in his eyes (even whike in.. Ahem.. Ducati) were something I have never seen in a MotoGP rider.
He will always be the Great One (unless Oliveira starts to make magic tricks.. Which I do wish he to start doing).
Thanks for watching the video I appreciate it
The frame on that ducati was fucked.
(Cough) Verstappen this F1 season (cough (cough)
I started watching Moto GP racing when Val begain his 125 career and I stopped watching MGP when he retired. VR46 is why I became a racer myself. GOD bless you val. You were and still are one of my heros!
I love Yamaha, but Stoner's Ducati was and is my favorite Motogp bike of all time. Such a pretty bike.
Good choice
It was a nice bike especially when you compare it to the eyesores lining up on the grid today. Scrap all the aero and electronic rider aid’s and leave riding the bike to the reflexes and skills of the rider.
@@rmzxr4395 I agree, aero and electronics haven't served Motogp well.The racing is less exciting than it used to be
Rossi is the Reason I watched MotoGP. He was my Dad's favourite, and I started watching since like his second season with Honda. There's just nothing greater than watching the Doctor do his Magic.
Amazing work
Also worthy of note: He won a race at 38 and finished his last race in to his 40's in 10th and ahead of team mate.
Some of his modern rivals had faster days like Stoner, Marquez but they have not been able to maintain the longevity of 2 decades at the top.
Clearly the Ducati was the only shadow but respect where its due for trying. Also rumour of special tyres in his earlier years.
thank you
This man was and is still the biggest Legend in Motorcycle .... they will never be a bigger Driver then him.
Thank God, because I was ~born in his time and ~watched him from 1995 until he retired, I saw almost all his races even when I was called into mitar service. He's one of those athletes who is complete. He is Valentino Rossi, he will always remain in the history of the world, and I am glad I lived those moments😂😅😊😊🎉
ago also won the IOM TT, was innovative in dedication and how applied skill can win races, Rossi was the innovator in the modern era on how to get the best out of new technology, ultimately no other rider had such wide ranging technology changes as Rossi had seen in his career nor will we ever see again as Rossi has gone from mechanical engineering through to computer science based technology a once ever change and is the goat as we see the sport today.
Sad that Americans never knew what greatness was and how VR46 & Schumacher changed the sport and had the whole world watching them!! That is greatness and no one can ever match it, even now with the internet and media it is still unmatched. They were heroes and still are to real sports fans..
The right time and the idea of speaking and creating stories are very much needed. Making your story hurt and demeaning other people in an elegant way is a skill that no one else has. He is able to create enemies and is able to destroy his enemies, making victims, without making people realize it.
Truly epic brother. Thank you for your time and effort. 💙
My pleasure!
Best video ever on the living legend that is Rossi.
Thanks for this. I got into GP motorcycle racing in the era of Biaggi and watched Rossi's rise with wide eyes and a slack jaw from his first race on a 500. Your recap of his career - and your clear understanding of his charisma, and your clear description of the way we were all on the edges of our seats watching and wondering what the _fuck_ he was going to do next - really touched on all my favourite memories of that time in the sport. Except the way he used to run Biaggi down and force errors out of him in his first 500cc races. Those performances were the foreshadowing for how creatively Rossi would use his immense talent tell a dramatic, exciting story in every race. What a showman. What a rider. What a psychologist. The Doctor, indeed.
Yes!, after Vale retired, and MotoGP started letting Marquez get away with all types of shitty behavior... I stopped watching. An era was over, and I was no longer interested.
WWF and Moto GP were two of my childhood craze. One was for Kane and the other one was for Rossi. No. 46, the GOAT
This channel has been putting out some high quality vids. Probably the most entertaining motorcycle related channel on the tube. Can you do some other vids like this with other GOATS of the motorcycle world?
*edit* since people can’t seem to understand moto go isn’t the only Motorsport in the world…. Other goats means the best in their respective Motorsport. Example: R.C. In motocross, Thomas Chareyre in S1gp and many more who are still regarded as the best to ever do it in the racing disciplines they chose. Rossi is a legend of Moto go but isn’t the goat in Mx, Sx, supermoto etc….
I would love to Its hard to get approved racing content that's what sucks but maybe another format can work
Thats unfortunate. I still appreciate what you are able to upload for us. @@BornAGoon
There are no "other GOATS "...Only one: VR46 the GOAT
@@banmadabon depends what racing discipline you are talking about. If you mean MOTO GP only? Yes I agree. There are definitely other GOAT's in their respective motorsports.
Rossi should have found a wife named Valentina. That would been awesome
It's his career longevity is what impressed me the most! In a sport that is brutal on your body mixed with his aggressive riding style it is truly amazing The Doctor stayed competitive for decades!
It's one thing to come back & ride with a broken leg BUT HE HAD A COMPOUND BREAK🫣.THATS BRUTAL..
And you can see the break through the shape of his leg as he flies through the air
I know what a beast
I haven't been watching MotoGP since forever. I just started before the MM era. But man... seeing Rossi go toe to toe with the younger "aliens"... ridiculous skill. The grid was absurdly skilled during the dawn of MM era, and the bikes were all quite well matched... but to see a 30-something go up against 22yr olds who literally bounced back from crashes?
Truly, the GOAT. I can't remember what year it was, but there was something like 5 different winners in the first 7 races one year? Just showcased how much talent was on the grid. Things are changing again, but MotoGP is still the sport to watch. F1, eat your heart out. Stick to the drama. :P
Rossi being so consistent for so many years is legendary.
Real G.
Valentino Rossi commands his bike like a general, is generous with children fans, and is a gentleman overall.
Gangster.
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Even people who have never seen a motorcycle race in their lives know who Valentino Rossi is.
This might be one of the best videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching on UA-cam. Thank you for this
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yamahas current situation tells me that Rossis age wasn’t the problem it was Yamaha.
yes but if he was young like when he went to yamaha he would have won like he did when yamaha was a bottom team and really bad bike but he managed to won anyway, so i think age at some point matter...but you're right if he had a good bike he could have fight for champioship even when he was old
Got to see him at Barber Motor Speedway in Alabama a few times. I’m glad he went to Yamaha too because my 2008. Raven Edition R-1 was my favorite bike out of all my other bikes by far. Just an aggressive looking beautiful rocket ship.
Man, I love these videos. So entertaining and well researched. It’s a pleasure to watch it. Please keep doing this!
Thank you for the kind words
Thanks for sharing, great watch. Enjoyed watching the Doctor over the years. With my favourite era being between him and lorenzo.
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m so glad you re-uploaded this, it was a shame it was taken down (DORNA, get it together). Terrific content! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching it
He is the LEGEND THE GOAT , live to ride ride to live on showed it well! And he gave back so much to his career! Helping new up-and-coming talents, Phil from the moulin France,
How has this video only 800 likes? This is some high-quality, well researched and entertainingly visualized content
becuase Rossi did not single handedly change the sport...
@@dustedstar5158 Exactly, actually Stoner did more to change the way these bikes are ridden, and won a world championship on a bike Rossi just couldn't ride...
I'm not really interested in motorracing but I knew a very little bit about Valentino Rossi. Now I know much more! Good documentary!
Miss watching him ride. Such an epic athelete and I agree with the statements in the short film. Brought back some great memories! Thank you
You spoke about transcending the sport and out of all those other competitors Rossi was the only name I recognised.
I don't believe Americans can ever understand Valentino Rossi. The evidence is just too strong.
Hmmmm... maybe! As an American who loves Valentino Rossi, the only time I don't "understand" him is when he speaks Italian. But your opinion of the ignorant Americans shows your ignorance, ironically.
Yep us stupid Americans….
Tutti in piedi sul divano !! As an Italian watching Rossi’s from Italian television, I highly recommend that you rewatch some of the iconic racing moment a with commentator Guido Meda. Even if you don’t speak the language, you will understand the emotion that Guido’s voice was able to add to Rossi’s performance.
I love your analogy of Jordan and Lebron. Lebron might look good on paper, but he never commanded the floor like Jordan. Jordan was more clutch and a bigger threat than Lebron will ever be. As a kid, and a Bulls hater, you knew when Jordan had the ball, it was bad news for the opposing team.
Vale is such a character. Embassador of MotoGP, even when he's out racing a BMW in Fanatec. Great video Goon. Keep up the awesome content. I really hope you mix it up and throw in some automotive history too. I just like the way you story tell. Little fact, I don't even ride, but I love bikes too. I love automotive and motorcycle history. It's so interesting how companies and riders battle it out with pride. The characters bumping heads. You don't see that now besides the soap opera of F1, which is kind of cringe if you ask me.
very true about Jordan
I remember when I was 4-6 years old I didn't know much about racing nor motorcycle in general. But as my mother who would fall asleep around 9pm. I was ready to switch the tv channel to watch motorgp every single night, to watch rossi going back and forth to win, to start from last and win at last, to watch him and michael dominate on F1. But something would magically drawn me into watching Rossi race. Because everytime I watch him race, it felt like an intense never ending battle from start to finish between Rossi and Stoner. Unlike the total domination of Schumacher. It got to me like an addiction and I can't stop watching it.
Forza Vale! The GOAT of MotoGP.
AMAZING.......
2004 is the season that proves he is the GOAT!
for sure
Old school, unbeatable emotions with Valen!!!!! he'll live foreven in sports!!!
I wonder what happens when you have this much skill, if there is any bike that excites him or challenges him?
Probably
Maybe turbo charged h2r with supercharger
Maybe not a bike, but he said he was afraid of the Isle of Man TT