“Many things have been written about my life and career. It is time to tell the truth about what happened on and off the track. I decided to write this book because I hope that, reading my story, many people will be able to have fun and feel inspired.” Valentino Rossi

From unseen childhood memories to behind-the-scenes stories of a legendary career marked by 9 world titles.

Valentino relives and analyzes like never before a high-intensity life; the intimate reasons that have always bound him to a fiercely loyal group of friends; the genesis of the gags and jokes that revolutionized the image of motorcycling on racetracks all over the world; and his ongoing quirks. Fierce and hilarious superstitions; the reasons behind a signature style and a unique, unconventional racing look.
And above all, the great rivalries—from Max Biaggi to Sete Gibernau, from Casey Stoner to Jorge Lorenzo, up to the controversial 2015 season with Marc Márquez; unforgettable overtakes, the Formula 1 hypothesis with Ferrari, and the most difficult moments. Defeats and crises, painful fractures and mistakes, his relationship with courage and fear, and the background details surrounding his dispute with the Italian tax authorities. Plus, entertaining encounters with famous personalities, artist friends, stars seen up close, nights in Ibiza, and love along with the stumbles that love brings.
Chapters like milestones of a sensational journey—revealed with honesty, anger, and tenderness—that has today arrived in a new dimension. Francesca, his partner, their daughters, the beauty of fatherhood, his VR46 team, the Academy to nurture tomorrow’s talents, and the new sporting challenge in four-wheel racing. What Valentino enjoys doing today, including passions and interests never before revealed.
In this autobiography, written with Giorgio Terruzzi, Valentino Rossi opens up like never before, with the mature perspective of a rider and a man reviewing his life with passion, clarity, and self-irony.

Massimo Turchetta, General Manager and Publisher of Rizzoli: “We are proud that Valentino Rossi chose Rizzoli to publish his autobiography, ‘My Story,’ coming out on November 10th. Two months prior to publication, the publishing house has already sold the rights in over 50 countries”

 

VALENTINO ROSSI (Urbino, 1979) is one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, he won nine World Championship titles—seven of which were in the premier class (500cc and MotoGP)—and achieved 115 Grand Prix victories. He is the only rider in history to have won at least one world title in four different categories: 125cc, 250cc, 500cc, and MotoGP.

After retiring from motorcycle racing, Rossi embarked on a new chapter in his career in motorsport, competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the GT World Challenge. He is also the founder of the VR46 Racing Team, active in the World Championship, and the VR46 Riders Academy, a project dedicated to training and developing the next generation of riders.