Best wishes to Valentino Rossi: 46 years as a legend

Still today, è beloved by millions of fans

Special day for Valentino Rossi who, today, celebrates 46 years. A definitely significant milestone, considering that the number 46 has accompanied him in the most exciting moments of his incredible career, studded with crazy successes and legendary feats. It is enough to mention the nine World Champion titles in Motorsport to understand the greatness of the Doctor.

Born in Urbino on February 16, 1979, Valentino Rossi conquered the world of two wheels starting from Tavullia, the town that, thanks to his exploits, è became a mystical, special, unique place. Growing up with Kevin Schwantz as his absolute idol, he has proved from a very young age that he is an absolute motorsport star.

One only has to glance at his statistics to be amazed: nine World Championship titles, 115 victories, 235 podiums won, 65 pole positions. All this in 432 races. First success in Motorsport in 1996, the last in 2017. In short, two decades as an absolute protagonist.

A big Inter fan, he came close to a resounding marriage with Ferrari. Now a family man, as a young man he never minced his words. His "discussions" with Max Biaggi are legendary, as are his name and number, which, today, go hand in hand. Happy birthday to an absolute phenomenon: Valentino Rossi.