Posts tagged Valentino Rossi
MotoGP Champ Valentino Rossi gears up for motocross
Nov 4th
Valentino Rossi will put his leg over a Motocross bike in a little less than two weeks time. The nine time World Road Racing Champion will line up alongside many of his MotoGP friends to raise money for sick kids.
Rossi is organising the event to raise money for a children’s hospital which treats leukemia sufferers in the Italian city of Pésaro. On Sunday 15th November Rossi will be one of the riders taking part in a special motocross event to give a financial boost to the hospital, with Andrea Dovizioso, Loris Capirossi, Marco Simoncelli, Mattia Pasini and former 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz also all booked in to attend.
The organisers are hoping for a big turn-out from fans to support the event, which will take place in Cavallara, a 40km drive from Pésaro.
Petronas team up with Rossi & Fiat Yamaha MotoGP
Apr 15th
Petronas, the Malaysian national oil and gas corporation, has become a major sponsor of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team after signing a three-year deal.Petronas branding will appear on the Fiat Yamaha team’s bikes, equipment and uniforms, including that of Valentino Rossi, the sport’s biggest superstar. Petronas has worked with Yamaha for eight years in a variety of fields, but this marks their first collaboration in MotoGP. www.sportsprodailydeal.com
Monster deal for Valentino Rossi
Jan 21st
Valentino Rossi is reported to have signed a deal with American energy drink brand, Monster. The reigning MotoGP world champion’s £2.2m two-year deal follows the exit of Kawasaki’s factory team where Monster was a sponsor in 2008. www.motorcyclenews.com
MotoGP on the BBC in UK
Jan 5th
The BBC will provide UK coverage of the 2009 MotoGP season as valentino Rossi defends his title - Suzi Perry will present with commentary from Steve Parrish and Charlie Cox and pit lane reports from Matt Roberts. The BBC Red Button will allow viewers to watch qualifying and the 125cc and 250cc races plus all the post-race reaction and interviews on MotoGP Extra. Or, watch it again on iPlayer.
2009 MOTOGP SCHEDULE
Losail, Qatar; 11/12 April
Motegi, Japan; 25/26 April
Jerez, Spain; 2/3 May
Le Mans, France; 16/17 May
Mugello, Italy; 30/31 May
Catalunya, Spain; 13/14 June
Assen, Holland; 26/27 June
Laguna Seca, USA; 4/5 July
Sachsenring, Germany; 18/19 July
Donington, Great Britain; 25/26 July
Brno, Czech Republic; 15/16 August
Indianapolis, USA; 29/30 August
Misano, San Marino; 5/6 September
Balaton, Hungary; 19/20 September
Estoril, Portugal; 3/4 October
Phillip Island, Australia; 17/18 October
Sepang, Malaysia; 24/25 October
Valencia, Spain; 7/8 November
FIAT continue as title sponsor of Yamaha MotoGP team
Dec 23rd
Fiat will continue as title sponsor of Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team for the next two seasons. Fiat replaced Camel as title sponsor in 2007 and clinched the riders’ world championship with Valentino Rossi in 2008. Rossi and 2008 rookie of the year Jorge Lorenzo will continue as Fiat Yamaha Team riders 2009. www.yahoo.co.uk