Valentino Rossi: Full Interview

Graham travels to the Italian countryside of Tavullia to chat with nine-time MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi. Rossi reflects on his life after racing, which include fatherhood and a focus on his VR46 foundation. The racing legend talks of dropping out of high school to pursue his passion, the tragic loss of a friend at the racetrack and a bet on himself when leaving the most dominant team in his sport.
0:00 - Why Valentino Rossi decided to retire
7:04 - Unique relationship with his parents
11:06 - Dad's near-death crash
15:00 - Dropping out of school
17:55 - His first big purchase
19:24 - Remembering Marco Simoncelli’s deadly crash
22:20 - Inspiration behind VR46
24:58 - Secret Ferrari F1 trial
27:32 - Lorenzzo tensions match Hamilton and Rosberg rivalry
33:53 - Addressing $163 million tax fraud claim
36:51 - Feeling scared before every race
42:10 - Pre-race superstitions
45:19 - Committing to girlfriend after ultimatum
52:30 - A tour of VR46 HQ’s warehouse
58:05 - Rossi's hidden Italian racing paradise
1:01:23 - A test drive in the rain with Graham
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