| Capital: | € 120 million |
| Age: | 41 |
| Born: | February 16, 1979 |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Source of wealth: | Racing (motorcycle) |
| Last updated: | 2020 |
Short introduction
Valentino Rossi was born in Urbino, Italy in 1979. He is one of the most successful athletes in the world. In his home country, he respectfully referred to as Dottore. This means that it is recognized as an absolute competency in its field. His career was marked by a large number of titles and awards that had received athletes so far.
Early life
Valentino Rossi was born on February 16, 1979 in Urbino, Italy. His love for sports has been given to him at home. Her mother Stefania has a career in the mind of football for her son. Nothing came, because Father Graziano Rossi took him to the karting. At the age of eleven, Young Valentino won a regional go-kart championship with nine wins, showing his talents. He came to a bicycle because he couldn’t go on his go-kar because it was heavy and size. It is not possible for families to buy larger vehicles. So father decided that Valentino had to turn to a mini bike. It did not hurt his career because he won his first race in 1991. The following year he won a regional minimum champion. From the age of 14 Valentino Rossi Drove Street Racing Machines. In 1993, he took third place in the Italian Sports Production Championship at Cagiva 125 CC. In 1995 he made his final breakthrough. He won the Italian motorbike champion in the 125cc class in Aprilia.
Career
In the 1996 season, Rossi took his first leading position with Aprilia. At the 1997 World Cup, he won his first world title in Brno. He convinced by winning 11 of 15 races. In 1998 he changed the class and since then on a motorcycle Rode 250. However, he lives with Aprilia. In 1999 he also became a world champion in a larger class. His success remains unbroken. This was attended by seven more world titles for Italians, which he collapsed with Honda and Yamaha. His last title as world champion was given to him in 2009. Rossi also won 115 wins in various Grand Prix races.
In this way, Rossi’s luck began to grow steadily.
After Rossi became a world champion on a motorcycle in all classes, he tried himself as a driver of Formula 1. on the Ferrari test, he was only 1.5 seconds behind Michael Schuhmacher. Ferrari wants to sign Valentino Rossi, but the latter declined. He decided to extend his contract with Yamaha.
In 2009, Italy was riding his first endurance race at Ferrari 430 GT3 and was able to win third place.
He also tried as a rally driver and won third place at Rally Monza 2018 with the Ford Fiesta WRC Plus. He started number 46. Since then, number 46 has become a kind of symbol for his fans.
Career highlights
Rossi has nine world titles. He won the title in 1997, 1999, 2001 to 2005 and 2008 and 2009.
In addition, Valentino Rossi has won several athletes this year in Italy in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2009.
In 2015 he was awarded the “Legend” award at the Gazzetta Sports Awards. The university in his hometown in Urbino commented on the title of honorary doctor for communication.
Valentino Rossi is popular getting wealth not only through athletic performance. It also grows through an annual salary estimation of around $ 10 million. Rossi is one of the top recipients in racing.
Success tips
Rossi’s tips for success is fighting for the purpose not only for the sake of purpose, but with pleasure. He remains loyal to the line and is an example that success is not possible without passion and joy.
