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MotoGP / News / Racing / Valentino Rossi / Yamaha — No Comments
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Jan 13

This is NOT Vale’s Yamaha YZR-M1 2013

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If you’re a fan of Valentino Rossi and are good at rendering, this is what you should be doing in your free time. Italian bloke Samuel Lorora came up with these renderings that hint at how the Doctor’s Yamaha YZR-M1 2013 could look for the new season.

With Monster Energy being a full sponsor of Yamaha Factory Racing, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, we see significant real estate taken up by the brand. While the first render is on a black and white base, somewhat like a Yamaha Tech3, it could be too hardcore for Rossi. And that’s where the second one comes in, featuring a lot of bright colours on the familiar Yamaha blue base; so much like Vale then. Continue reading →

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Jan 13

2013 / Yamaha MotoGP Corporate Campaign

Yamaha kicks off 2013 with a new corporate campaign featuring the new MotoGP line-up – how about two-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi?

Apparel / Books / Celebrity / Italian / Legends / Lifestyle / People / Protection / Safety / Valentino Rossi — No Comments
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Dec 12

Dainese presents Legends / Issue Four

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In its 40th Anniversary year, Dainese heralds the past, present and future with a new digital magazine series. With four issues published throughout 2012, Dainese delves into the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s to showcase the people, places and products that have created legends. Continue reading →

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14
Nov 12

Video / Valentino Rosso cartoon / Dainese

Big fan of Valentino Rossi? The cartoon of Valentino Rossi is available on Dainese.com in which he presents the innovative D-air Street Gore-Tex; the road-going version of the air bag for bikers. In the animation, Rossi is faced with both rain and city traffic but, thanks to his D-air Street GORE-TEX, makes it all look easy. Watch the video here. Continue reading →

Accessories / Helmets / Racing / Valentino Rossi — 2 Comments
02
Sep 12

AGV PistaGP Valentino Rossi


If you have already heard about the famous Valentino Rossi AGV PistaGP helmet, then you probably also know that it will be on sale from next year, for priced between $1,300 and $1,500. If you haven’t heard about it yet, all we can say that it represents one of the latest technological marvels from the Italian helmet factory. It will be produced in limited numbers with each helmet having a unique number and, being constructed from carbon fibre, it will tip the scales at just 1250g. Continue reading →

MotoGP / News / Racing / Skill / Valentino Rossi / Yamaha — 3 Comments
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Aug 12

Rossi back to Yamaha for 2013 and 2014


Rossi and Yamaha are back together. After 46 Grand Prix races won in the span of 7 years and 4 World Championship titles (2004, 2005, 2008, 2009) Rossi will ride for the Yamaha Factory team again in 2013 and 2014. He’s brief affair with Ducati (2011 and 2012) didn’t end up all to well – for both sides. How will this affect Jorge Lorenzo, we just need to wait up and see. Official press release after the jump. Continue reading →

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11
Aug 12

Ducati and Rossi to part ways at the end of 2012


…was this the braking moment???

Rossi is leaving Ducati at the end of the 2012. He’ll race for the Yamaha factory team in 2013 and 2014 alongside Jorge Lorenzo. The reason for leaving – possible hopeless position that he feels he’s in, and the fact that he’s not getting any younger to sacrifice two more years for the Ducati prototype development…

Ducati and Rossi to part ways at the end of 2012:
As the MotoGP series awaits its return to action for the August 19 Indianapolis Grand Prix, Ducati announces that its working relationship with Valentino Rossi will conclude at the end of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. Continue reading →

Jorge Lorenzo / MotoGP / News / Valentino Rossi / Yamaha — 3 Comments
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Aug 12

Valentino Rossi to Yamaha for the 2013 MotoGP?


On August the 15th 2010, Rossi announced that he’s leaving Yamaha and he signed a two year contract with Ducati. This August the 15th 2012, Valentino Rossi will (most likely) announce that he’s coming back to Yamaha squad and that he’s leaving the troubled Ducati. Coincidence or just a firm statement, it doesn’t matter in the end. Rossi will ride the Yamaha M1 in the 2013 MotoGP alongside (MotoGP Champion for 2012?) Jorge Lorenzo. Continue reading →

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Jun 12

Valentino Rossi Amongst Forbes top 100 Highest Paid Athletes


In today’s world of sport it is not uncommon that the best sportsman isn’t the highest payed one too. Look at the case of our “dear” Valentino Rossi. Currently sitting in the 6th place overall in MotoGP standings – Valentino Rossi is still earning more than any MotoGP rider out there. With the estimated salary of $17 million (Ducati isn’t happy for sure) and $13 million in endorsements, he’s still very close to his most successful year in MotoGP (estimated $36 million). This goes to highlights that his value is not only to win the races, but to sell the bikes, apparel and to create a strong brand image. Continue reading →

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14
Jun 12

Valentino Rossi is “dreaming” of rain at Siverstone 2012 MotoGP


…and the dreams often do come true!

Just to recap – Valentino finished second at the rainy Le-Mans, and seventh in dry Catalunya. Keeping this in mind and taking into account the Aragon testing, where Ducati tested some new parts and electronics – we can positively say that in rain scenario at Silverstone Vale could go as high as No.1! Ok, ok, maybe a wishful thinking, but certainly something that could shake the MotoGP racing a little… Continue reading →

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