Valentino Rossi

MotoGP Shanghai Circuit in China on May 3, 2008

Rossi in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Urbino, Marche, Italy

Date of Birth: 16 February, 1979

Ethnicity: Italian

Valentino Rossi is an Italian racing driver and professional motorcycle racer. He is one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time, and is a multiple MotoGP World Champion. He is nicknamed “The Doctor.”

Valentino is the son of Stefania Palma and Graziano Rossi, a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His half-brother, Luca Marini, is also a motorcycle racer. Valentino was raised in Tavullia, Marche. He is a devout Catholic. He has a daughter with his partner Francesca Sofia Novello.

Valentino’s paternal grandfather was named Dario Rossi.

Valentino’s paternal grandmother was named Denise Pierantoni.

1 Response

  1. andrew says:

    tag “Marchigian”.

    He is is one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time. Valentino was raised in Tavullia, Marche, Italy.

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