Quartararo, Hill, Solberg: the world of motorsport pays tribute to Rossi

At the dawn of the return of MotoGP on the circuit of Red Bull Rings, Valentino Rossi announced that he would retire at the end of the season. After 25 years in the paddock, the Italian driver has won nine world championship titles but also 115 victories and 235 podiums. Frightening statistics that command respect. Since the shock announcement, MotoGP riders have continued to pay tribute to the VR46 legend, whether at press conferences or on social networks.
In the first line, fabio quartararo of which Rossi is his idol:

I have no words… Big congratulations for your amazing career! I'll remember all my life the first race I ever watch you in Jerez 2005 and you motivated me to be where I am today. I had the pleasure to be on track with you for 3 years and share my victory in Jerez with you pic.twitter.com/P2G8Mg8UYl

- Fabio Quartararo (@ FabioQ20) August 5

But it's not just the MotoGP paddock that pays tribute to the "Doctor", it's the entire world of motorsport that shows its respect for the long career of Valentino Rossi.

423 station, 115 vittorie, 235 podi, 9 globali.
But there are also 50 million people on the couch, 2939458010303 abbracci, 92988494040538 di Rossi c'è.
A single passion that never ends in May.
VR46❤️ Thank you for all your emotions, it's one of those emotions.
#Vale#VR46 pic.twitter.com/S68U8eRNna

- Antonio Giovinazzi (@Anto_Giovinazzi) August 5

Hello @ValeYellow46, it's been wonderful watching you perform on race tracks around the world for all these years and it was also fantastic to share days like this together. Thanks for all the great moments you have given us and best of luck for whatever you do next! #Thanks, it's worth it pic.twitter.com/HEI53ZYwRv

— Team Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 5

What a legend. ?? #MotoGP #f1 https://t.co/t2H5Ypj2F9

- Damon Hill (@ HillF1) August 5

Stefano Domenicali:

Valentino Rossi has given so much to motorsport and to fans globally he is a true hero. It will be very strange not to see him on the bike next season but what he has achieved is incredible and part of history forever. Best of luck for the future my friend. pic.twitter.com/8aCYA5EXzg

— F1 Media (@F1Media) August 6

Wishing the legend, the icon, The Doctor, @ValeYellow46, a happy 'retirement'! ? Rossi is an amazing guy – to see what he does on a bike, do you have to have so much respect? and even more when you see how quickly he is in a rally car as well! ? @Monster Energy pic.twitter.com/WrQty25Ota

— Petter Solberg (@Petter_Solberg) August 6

Passion, talent and hard work. Without a doubt, one of the greatest. Hope to see you one day in the Dakar @ValeYellow46 . ? pic.twitter.com/MnHSOxdkqa

— Carlos Sainz (@CSainz_oficial) August 6