Valentino Rossi turns 40 on Saturday but at a time when most of his contemporaries have long hung up their leathers the nine-time world champion shows no signs of slowing down. Last year Rossi’s business interests in the sport generated turnover of £26.5m, not including his annual contract with Yamaha and personal sponsorship. 23 world championship seasons323 grands prix9 world titles115 GP race wins232 GP race podiumsThere has also been personal tragedy. One question remains for Rossi to answer in the 2019 season. The Spaniard thinks Rossi, who was his team-mate at Yamaha for several season, and Marquez are his main title rivals this season.

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2019 09:00 UTC