Valentino Rossi: Full Interview

Graham travels to the Italian countryside of Tavullia to chat with nine-time MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi. Rossi reflects on his life after racing, which include fatherhood and a focus on his VR46 foundation. The racing legend talks of dropping out of high school to pursue his passion, the tragic loss of a friend at the racetrack and a bet on himself when leaving the most dominant team in his sport. 0:00 - Why Valentino Rossi decided to retire 7:04 - Unique relationship with his parents 11:06 - Dad’s near-death crash 15:00 - Dropping out of school 17:55 - His first big purchase 19:24 - Remembering Marco Simoncelli’s deadly crash 22:20 - Inspiration behind VR46 24:58 - Secret Ferrari F1 trial 27:32 - Lorenzzo tensions match Hamilton and Rosberg rivalry 33:53 - Addressing $163 million tax fraud claim 36:51 - Feeling scared before every race 42:10 - Pre-race superstitions 45:19 - Committing to girlfriend after ultimatum 52:30 - A tour of VR46 HQ’s warehouse 58:05 - Rossi’s hidden Italian racing paradise 1:01:23 - A test drive in the rain with Graham Subscribe to watch the latest interviews: Episode debuted nationwide in 2022. For episode guide and nationwide television listings, visit Connect with Graham: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: