Rossi retires

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  1. Allyance

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    His final words says it all:

    2021-11-14
    "I am in the top 10 best riders in the world!" - Rossi
     
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    Just watched his final race on NBC, tributes from all the riders and teams, very emotional.

    Ducati 1, 2, 3
     
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    Brilliant, you could have at least put in a spoiler alert as some of us were unable to see the racing.
     
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    Sorry, I got the news first from MotoGP news email, then stumbled upon the NBC broadcast. I assumed others had the same access.

    CNN has a good article and video.
     
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    Some pictures from the NBC coverage:
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    Near the end of the race, he started and finished 10th. Front wheel elevated, drifting on his rear tire at 107 MPH.
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    On his final lap.
     
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    What? Nobody likes Rossi?
     
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    working so had no access.
     
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    There is only one no 46.. He has been truly amazing in the same way Roger Federer is for tennis, & Lewis Hamilton for F1..
     
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    An end to and era.

    I still say he won 10 titles, 2015 was stolen by ass hat Marquez. lol

    He was fun to watch for a very long time. And he has been paying it forward with all he does for new racers.
     
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    I was amazed by the support he got from other riders and other teams. Suzuki had a huge banner across pit lane congratulating him. The winner of the race was the first rider to greet him.
     
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