Tales of Valentino
Season 1
December 23, 2021
9Episodes
To celebrate Valentino Rossi's 46th birthday, we're bringing you all nine episodes of Tales of Valentino, a deep dive into his phenomenal career 💛🎥 You may think you know everything about Valentino. Think again. This exclusive 9-episode feature delves deeply into some of Rossi’s biggest career highlights. It’s not a ‘best of’, nor a biography of a champion, but an exercise in pulling back the curtain on some of Rossi’s most well-known moments, shedding light on the background and context behind them all, revealing little-known or so far untold vignettes from the career of a legend oft-imitated, but seldom bettered
Episodes
1. Brno 1996 – The Victory
December 23, 2021
14 min
Every story has a beginning, and this is Valentino Rossi’s. Before he became a nine-time World Champion and a name recognized around the world, he was just a 16-year-old rider scrapping it out in the 125cc class. It was the first of 115 wins.
2. Catalunya 1998 – The Celebration
December 23, 2021
13 min
Boasting numerous iconic celebrations, few can rival that in the aftermath of his victory at Circuit de Barcelona – Montmelo in 1998. A running joke that got out of hand, learn the full story behind Polleria Osvaldo.
3. Phillip Island 2001 – The Title
December 27, 2021
15 min
As the 500cc era came to a close, tempers reached boiling point between Rossi and another of his infamous on-track rivals; Max Biaggi. The two reflect on what was a battle for the ages in the third episode of the series.
4. Welkom 2004 – The Switch
December 28, 2021
21 min
Having won three titles on the trot with the all-conquering Honda, The Doctor and the RC211V were an unbeatable combination. Then, in 2004, he made the move to an underperforming and uninspiring Yamaha. And so, began a 16-year love affair.
5. Valencia 2006 – The Defeat
December 23, 2021
16 min
A season of high-drama came down to a final round showdown in Valencia. Rossi was hunting for a sixth consecutive title and held an 11 point advantage over Nicky Hayden. It couldn’t go wrong, could it?
6. Laguna Seca 2008 – The Overtake
December 23, 2021
14 min
The Corkscrew set the scene for a battle between Rossi and Ducati’s Casey Stoner, with one of the most memorable overtakes in the history of the sport helping this one become an instant classic.
7. Catalunya 2009 – The Rivalry
December 27, 2021
16 min
Tempers frayed once again as a young upstart by the name of Jorge Lorenzo set out to upset the natural pecking order at Yamaha and MotoGP™. The protagonists tell their side of the story.
8. Mugello 2010 – The Injury
December 28, 2021
16 min
It’s when times are tough you really learn who you are and the strength you have. After a horror injury, Rossi was left battling in his own inner demons as he searched for a way back to the bike.
