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Hollywood actors Tom Cruise, Chris Hemsworth and Keanu Reeves also sent messages of support for Rossi, the only rider to win titles in the 125cc, 250cc, 500cc and MotoGP categories. Pramac Racings Spanish rookie Jorge Martin made a strong start from pole position and held.
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Rossi was mobbed by his fellow riders following the race, as congratulatory messages from the motor sports fraternity as well as the larger sporting world were broadcast on the giant screen with tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal among those paying tribute. Ducatis Francesco Bagnaia claimed his fourth win in the last six MotoGP races at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday as his mentor and nine-times world champion Valentino Rossi finished 10th in his final race. The 42-year-old Italian, nicknamed "The Doctor", is considering a move into car racing after more than two decades in Grand Prix motorcycling. Seven-times MotoGP title winner Rossi, one of the greatest and most charismatic of motorcycling champions, delighted fans including Brazilian soccer great Ronaldo with a few quick laps but was unable to add to his 199 premier class podiums. 1 rule in Joan Mir’s handbook to becoming. Yamaha's new world champion Fabio Quartararo finished fifth. Joan Mir is the first Suzuki rider to win a MotoGP world title since 2000. Jack Miller finished third to secure the team championship for Ducati, while 2020 world champion Joan Mir of Spain missed out on a podium position after surging forward following a crash by Suzuki team mate Alex Rins midway through the race. Sunday, October 24, 2021, a day that will certainly be one of the most special days for French MotoGP rider. READ: Hamilton: F1 title task is as steep as it can be El Diablo is your new world champion at 9:14pm ET. but we arrived here as one of the fastest teams. Before this weekend, I didn't think it was possible (to win). Claiming the record of first French rider to grab the champion’s crown, Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP won the 2021 MotoGP World Riders Championship title. "I want to dedicate this race to him and thank him for what he has done for us at the academy. "This race victory is a present to Valentino," Bagnaia, a product of Rossi's VR46 riders academy, said. MotoGP Champion Marc Marquez Breaks Arm in Horrifying Crash In Monday’s Hot Clicks: A scary motorcycle racing crash, the Blue Jays’ search for a roommate and more. Pramac Racing's Spanish rookie Jorge Martin made a strong start from pole position and held off a pack of challengers but was denied a second victory of the season after being overtaken by Bagnaia with 13 laps left. Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia claimed his fourth win in the last six MotoGP races at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday as his mentor and nine-times world champion Valentino Rossi finished 10th in his final race.