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Rossi in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com
Place of Birth: Urbino, Marche, Italy
Date of Birth: 16 February, 1979
Ethnicity: Italian
Valentino Rossi is an Italian racing driver, and professional motorcycle racer. He is one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time, and is a multiple MotoGP World Champion. He is nicknamed “the Doctor.”
Valentino is the son of Stefania Palma and Graziano Rossi, a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His half-brother, Luca Marini, is also a motorcycle racer. Valentino was raised in Tavullia, Marche. He is a devout Catholic. He has a daughter with his partner Francesca Sofia Novello.
Valentino’s paternal grandfather was named Dario Rossi.
Valentino’s paternal grandmother was named Denise Pierantoni.