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Grand Prix Rider Valentino Rossi - The Greatest of All Time?

Valentino Rossi continues to rewrite the record books with his ninth World Grand Prix Championship-the mercurial Italian speaks out on the state of racing and his futureThe superlatives came pouring out on the final full weekend in October when Valentino Rossi added to his legend by capturing a seventh premier class title and ninth overall. Now tied with fellow Italian Carlo Ubbiali, Rossi trails only the 15 of fellow legend Giacomo Agostini, but even Rossi is realistic enough to know he won't reach 15, not at a rate of one per season. But with 103 GP wins he could reach Ago's total of 122. Already he has more premier class wins-77 to 68-than Ago, who rode two classes a day, often on machinery that was untouchable.inline_mediumwraptextright27870529/features/146_1003_grand_prix_rider_valentino_rossi146_1003_02_z+valentino_rossi+grand_pri x_champion.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Grand Prix Rider Valentino Rossi - Sport Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Grand Prix Rider Valentino Rossi - Sport Rider Magazine


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