Valentino Rossi made an “emotional” return to the Yamaha MotoGP machine throughout a well-liked look on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity.
The nine-time world champion made his return aboard the YZR-M1 for the primary time since retiring from MotoGP on the finish of the 2021 season.
It was additionally Rossi’s first look at Goodwood in over 10 years.
Valentino Rossi, Lando Norris, 2026 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity.
© Monster Power Yamaha MotoGP
Valentino Rossi’s comeback started on Friday when he appeared on the balcony of Goodwood Home together with his good friend and present F1 world champion Lando Norris.
Valentino Rossi, Lando Norris, 2026 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity.
© Monster Power Yamaha MotoGP
The Italian returned to the highlight on Saturday as he climbed the well-known hill climb aboard his 2020 manufacturing unit Yamaha, main a particular demonstration that includes fellow Monster Power athletes together with Norris, John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop.
Valentino Rossi, 2026 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity.
© Monster Power Yamaha MotoGP
“I am very joyful and proud to be again at Goodwood. It has been over 10 years since I used to be final right here. It is at all times a particular occasion and a really distinctive and particular weekend,” stated Rossi.
“It’s actually spectacular how huge the occasion has develop into and it’s nice to be right here in entrance of all of the followers and it’s at all times nice to experience my M1 so it’s nice to be again on it.”
“Yamaha has been a giant a part of my life, so it’s at all times emotional once we reunite, however with the ability to do it on the 2020 YZR-M1 makes the chance much more significant.”
Rossi gained the final 4 of his seven premier class titles with Yamaha.
Though Rossi’s VR46 MotoGP staff is supported by Ducati, the physician stays Yamaha’s official model ambassador.
The 47-year-old has indicated he has little interest in testing the newest MotoGP machines.
