#46 Valentino Rossi (World Champion 2001) at the Dutch GP on a Honda NSR500, the last season of the 500cc era. Valentino Rossi (born 16 February 1979) is an Italian racing driver, former professional motorcycle road racer and nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion. Nicknamed The Doctor, he is widely considered to be one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time, with some labelling him as the greatest ever. He has nine Grand Prix World Championships to his name, seven of which were in the premier 500cc/MotoGP class. He holds the record for most premier class victories, with 89 to his name. He won premier class World Championships with both Honda and Yamaha. He is also the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix and rode with the number 46 for his entire career. Limited Edition, nr. 48/75 with Certificate (COA) Mint condition.