Valentino Rossi made a triumphant return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2026, reuniting with Yamaha and Monster Energy for his first appearance at the event in more than a decade.
Joined by Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris, Rossi delighted fans at the Balcony event on the Friday before taking to the famous Goodwood Hill on Saturday, riding aboard his 2020 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP YZR-M1 for the first time since retiring from MotoGP at the end of the 2021 season.
The emotional homecoming celebrated Rossi’s legendary career, Yamaha’s Grand Prix heritage, and the enduring appeal of one of motorcycle racing’s greatest icons.
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