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Valencia 2006 – The Defeat
Tales of Valentino - S1 - E5
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?
Tales of Valentino: Season 1 - 9 Episode s
1x1 - Brno 1996 – The Victory
December 23, 2021
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.
1x2 - Catalunya 1998 – The Celebration
December 23, 2021
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.
1x3 - Phillip Island 2001 – The Title
December 27, 2021
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.
1x4 - Welkom 2004 – The Switch
December 28, 2021
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.
1x5 - Valencia 2006 – The Defeat
December 23, 2021
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?
1x6 - Laguna Seca 2008 – The Overtake
December 23, 2021
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.
1x7 - Catalunya 2009 – The Rivalry
December 27, 2021
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.
1x8 - Mugello 2010 – The Injury
December 28, 2021
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.
1x9 - Mugello 2008 – The Helmet
December 28, 2021
The flair that Rossi had on track was often represented on his helmets too. Meet the genius behind his most famous designs and how his most famous lid design came to be.