Valentino Rossi: 'I switched on the emotions of normal people' - Motor Sport Magazine
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Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi today announced his retirement, after an unforgettable 26 years of GP racing. MotoGP may never be the same again
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Rossi sparked passion for MotoGP in normal people
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Opinion: Valentino Rossi's retirement could be fine news for car folk
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Valentino Rossi: 'I switched on the emotions of normal people' - Motor Sport Magazine
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Rivals pay tribute to Rossi as nine-time champion announces MotoGP retirement - Motor Sport Magazine
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Top Gear's Top 9: greatest Valentino Rossi celebrations
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On-Track Off-Road issue 216 by otormag - Issuu
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Auto Action #1877 by Auto Action - Issuu
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Updated: Stoner Takes MotoGP Pole Position In Wet Conditions At Mugello - Roadracing World Magazine
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SPECIAL: Valentino Rossi interview
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The moment Valentino Rossi turned down F1 and why — MotoGP's record-breaker interviewed December 2008 - Motor Sport Magazine
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Motorsport eNews Issue 215 - July 26-August 1, 2011 by V8 Sleuth - Issuu
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Auto Action #1879 by Auto Action - Issuu
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Rossi is back in the game - Motor Sport Magazine