It’s a sad day for the motorsport world – MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi is retiring. The world of F1 came together to say goodbye to one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time.
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So let’s get in and see what the teams wrote for the Italian racing driver when he split from the world of motorsport.
Valentino Rossi is valued by Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren
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Given his Italian background, it was only natural that Ferrari would be the first to wish Rossi all the best for what lies ahead.
Ciao @ ValeYellow46, it has been wonderful to see you perform on racetracks around the world all these years and it has been fantastic to spend days like this together too. Thank you for all the great moments you gave us and good luck with everything you do next! #GrazieVale pic.twitter.com/HEI53ZYwRv
– Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 5, 2021
The Tifosi wrote: “Ciao @ ValeYellow46, it has been wonderful to see you guys on racetracks all over the world all these years and it was also fantastic to spend days like this together. Thank you for all the great moments you gave us and good luck with everything you do next !. ”
The Mercedes posted a picture of him standing next to her own multiple world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Racing says goodbye to one of the all-time s in the motorsport world. 
A man who, with nine world championship titles, seven of them in @MotoGP, has absolutely defined a generation of motorcycle racing! 
Enjoy your retirement @ ValeYellow46! pic.twitter.com/TwUlDdWSdW
– Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) August 5, 2021
“Racing says goodbye to one of the all time (goat emoji)s of the motorsport world.
“A man who with nine world championship titles, seven of them in @MotoGP!
“Enjoy your retirement @ ValeYellow46! ”
McLaren also dedicated a post to the 42-year-old racing driver. They write, “One of the greatest in motorsport. Congratulations on an outstanding career, @ ValeYellow46
. 26 seasons of Grand Prix races, including 7 MotoGP Title, 89 race wins, 55 pole positions and 199 podiums in the class.”
Red Bull development driver Alex Albon also shared a post for Rossi. As a great admirer of the nine-time world champion, Albon got the number 46 in his karting days.
I’ve idolized @ ValeYellow46 since I was a kid. My kart was # 46 and it was covered with Rossi stickers. He is still one of my greatest inspirations and I will forever admire what he has achieved in motorsport. Congratulations on an incredible career
pic.twitter.com/ZDmp8iGP9D
– Alex Albon (@alex_albon) August 5, 2021
He wrote, “I adored @ ValeYellow46since I was a child. My kart was # 46 and it was covered with Rossi stickers. He is still one of my greatest inspirations and I will forever admire what he has achieved in motorsport. Congratulations on an incredible career
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How is Rossi doing in his season so far?
The last season of the nine-time world champion in sport did not go as he had hoped. So far this season, Rossi has not had a win or a podium.
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The 42-year-old has just seventeen points under his belt and is nineteenth in the championship. However, he hopes he can pick up the pace and score some points to get out of the sport in full swing.
What was your favorite moment from the Italian racing driver? Let us know in the comments below.
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