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“I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.”

Quote by Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi, a renowned Italian motorcycle racer, was born on February 16, 1979. Since the beginning of his career in 1996, he has won multiple World Motorcycle Championship titles, becoming a legend in the motorcycle racing world. more

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