Talk:Valentino Rossi
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[edit] The Doctor
"There are two theories as to why Rossi is entitled "The Doctor", one is Rossi adopted the nickname upon having earned a degree, which in Italy entitles one to use the title "Doctor". Another, as spoken by Graziano himself, "The Doctor because, I don't think there is a particular reason, but it's beautiful, and is important, The Doctor."
That's total crap, he called himself "The doctor" WAY before receiving that degree. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.3.50.164 (talk) 16:23, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Compensation
According to the reference he is the second best paid non-US sports person, assertion in text is incorrect.
[edit] Style
This article really isn't written in an encyclopedic style. Describing him as 'lovable' and 'amazingly talented' doesn't seem particularly appropriate and large chunks of the bibliography seem to have been written by an extremely gushing fan.
[edit] Sidebox
The side box is confusing- it lists Rossi's 125/250/500/MotoGP stats together and seems to contradict the "Records" section. It should be updated with only his premier class (500/MotoGP) stats or the heading in the box should be changed (and I can't figure out how to change the heading).
01:05, 13 January 2006 (UTC)01:05, 13 January 2006 (UTC)01:05, 13 January 2006 (UTC) I think this is a great page about a legendary rider. I had the pleasure of meeting Valentino in 2003 - before the race where he had to make up the 10seconds. The rivalry with Gibernau's team was rampanent then too.
Gibernau's has never won since Rossi told him 'You'll never win another race in MotoGP' after the Quatar penalise in 2004 for Rossi preparing the start grid with rubber. Anyone got any more info on that?
[edit] Ferrari test
Quote from the article: The first day saw Rossi spin out on the damp track into the gravel trap ending his day. On the second day, he posted the ninth fastest time of fifteen drivers, approximately one second behind Schumacher, who himself was third fastest. Rossi lapped faster than seasoned drivers Mark Webber, David Coulthard and Jarno Trulli [2]. On the final day of testing, Rossi was a half second behind Schumacher's best time [3]
I think it would be fair to add that Rossi was driving a car with a detuned V10 engine, while most others - including Schumacher - the V8-version.
Not only was it the detuned V10, but it also had superior aerodynamics in the spoiler. It was by far and away the best car on that track.
I have removed the reference to Rossi losing the 2006 MotoGP championship from the Ferrari section as the implied chronology is was incorrect. Hopefully someone can write a better section on the end of the 2006 season. Puppeteer
[edit] Needs to be clarified
Quote from the article: At the end of the 2005 season, Valentino Rossi holds 79 Grand Prix victories which makes him the most successful rider of the Grand Prix series, surpassing legendary rider Giacomo Agostini. (not quite matched Agostini yet, soon...)
So did he beat Agostini's record or not? If not, I don't think this remark "(not quite matched Agostini yet, soon...)" should be in the article. Wiki should deal with facts not predictions.
[edit] He's DEAD???
It says on his page that he died today! OH MY GOD!
- Nah, he isn't dead...you've been tricked by a vandal. --Skully Collins Review Me! Please? 11:58, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
He is not dead. He was on tv today. Being interviewed live after a race.
[edit] VALENTINO ROSSI
I do not care what anyone else says, rossi is the best! although he did not win the championship this year he got himself from 14th position to 2nd!!! that proves just how great he is! nicky hayden only won because he was on repsol honda, the greatest bike in the tournament,and rossi unfortunately fell. if nicky was on camel yamaha imagine where he would finish!!! Since the move to moto gp rossi has made great achievements: 7th reining world champion, a doctors award, he even proved, by the move from honda to yamaha that its the rider that makes it work, not the bike! he really is the greatest!! All you nicky hayden fans better watch out, next season rossi will be back and better than ever finishing the championship in 1st place and where will nicky be? Yes nicky hayden is a good rider but no where near as good as rossi! cant wait for the 2007 season to start....MISSIN YOU ROSSI XXXXXXX Valesbigestfan 13:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC)written by Alice Brown age 14––vales biggest fan
[edit] rally results
just added the new zealand rally results, he finished 11th place, unsure whether or not i needed to link to a website with the results or not though. Aragami 16:00, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Rewrite
This article needs a good going over. The referencing style needs to be consistent, and the language needs some good copy editing. I'll aim to do this over he next few days so the article is better fitting a sporting legend. Ged UK (talk) 10:44, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
- I've made a start. Hopefully I'll get hold of his autobiog over the weekend which I hope will help get rid of some of the fact tags. Ged UK (talk) 19:52, 6 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Tax Evasion
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/02/12/motor.rossi/index.html?eref=rss_latest this article says he's paying $27.6 million, not 35. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 152.16.229.39 (talk) 17:39, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
