Valentino Rossi is an Italian motorcycle racer born in 1979. He started racing in Grand Prix in 1996 and currently races for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP with bike number 46. Some of his many achievements include setting records with 335 race starts and 213 podium finishes. He has won championships in 5 different classes and his career spans over 19 years, making him one of the most successful racers in history.