Valentino Rossi - La mia storia. Italian edition

‘A great deal has been written about my life and my career. It’s time to tell the truth about what happened both on and off the track. I’ve decided to write this book because I hope that, by reading my story, lots of people will enjoy themselves and be moved.’ – Valentino Rossi. From previously unpublished memories of his childhood to accounts of what went on behind the scenes of a legendary career, marked by nine world titles. Valentino relives and analyses, as never before, his high-octane life; the deep-seated reasons that have always bound him to a group of loyal friends; the origins of the gags and pranks that revolutionised the image of motorcycling on tracks around the world; and his enduring quirks. Fierce and hilarious superstitions; the reasons behind his distinctive style and his unconventional, unique racing look. And above all, the great rivalries – from Max Biaggi to Sete Gibernau, from Casey Stoner to Jorge Lorenzo, right up to the controversial 2015 season with Marc Márquez; the unforgettable overtakes, the rumoured move to Formula 1 with Ferrari, and the most difficult moments. Defeats and crises, painful setbacks and mistakes, his relationship with courage and fear, and the behind-the-scenes events that led to his dispute with the Italian tax authorities. And, furthermore, the light-hearted and entertaining encounters with famous figures, artist friends, stars seen up close, nights in Ibiza, his romances and the stumbles that love entails. Chapters that mark the stages of a remarkable journey, recounted with sincerity, passion and tenderness, which has now entered a new phase. Francesca, his partner; their daughters; the joy of fatherhood; his VR46 team; the Academy, designed to nurture the talents of tomorrow; and his new sporting challenge in four-wheeled racing. What Valentino enjoys doing today, along with passions and talents never before revealed. In this autobiography, written with Giorgio Terruzzi, Valentino Rossi opens up as he never has before, with the mature perspective of a rider and a man who looks back on his life with passion, clarity and self-deprecating humour. ITALIAN EDITION 480 pagesComposition: 100% CARTA