The signs that point to Rossi's MotoGP retirement
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It's not been a happy start to 2021 for Valentino Rossi at the Petronas SRT satellite squad, with performances that are a shadow of the rider that utterly dominated MotoGP at the start of the new millennium. At the age of 42, how much longer can he go on?
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Valentino Rossi announces retirement from MotoGP
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi Announces His Retirement
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Valentino Rossi - Wikipedia
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MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi announces retirement - Team-BHP
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Valentino Rossi – Signed Photo – Moto Gp (Last Race) - SignedForCharity
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Rossi on his age. : r/motogp
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Watch Valentino Rossi Talk About His Secret To A Long Career
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MotoGP officially retires Valentino Rossi's #46 at Mugello
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In a sea of yellow, a final farewell to Valentino Rossi
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Valentino Rossi Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Yamaha MotoGP Team - Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews
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Valentino Rossi News Coverage. Information, Expert Analysis and Opinions
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MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi announces retirement - Team-BHP
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Valentino Rossi eyeing move to GT racing after MotoGP r
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Valentino Rossi to retire at the end of 2021 : r/motogp