Valentino Rossi returns to GT World Challenge for a stint at Misano

A luxury freelance job for Valentino Rossi in GT World Challenge Europe. The legend of MotoGP will make his return to the championship with a race on home soil at Misano (July 18-20). Close to his hometown of Urbino, the Italian will be looking for a third consecutive victory on this track in GTWCE. After his first two successes with Maxime Martin in 2023 and 2024, the 46-year-old driver will be partnered with Raffaele Marciello for the Italian round, still aboard the #4 BMW M3 GT46 Evo.

#46 is SO back 🔥

You didn't really think Vale would miss out on the chance to fight for a third consecutive win at Misano, did you?

At this year's GT World Europe Sprint round, Vale will be paired with his 2024 Endurance teammate, Raffaele Marciello.#WRT #GTWorldEurope pic.twitter.com/OVFpM8d1qB

— WRT – W Racing Team (@followWRT) April 11, 2025

In July, Misano will host the sixth round of the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe season, and the third Sprint of the championship. Valentino Rossi, entered in WEC this year with BMW and Team WRT, is therefore offering himself a first stint outside the World Endurance Championship. The Italian could also participate in the 24 Hours of Spa (June 25-29), two weeks after the 24H of Le Mans.

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