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Few people witnessed the true brilliance of Valentino Rossi as closely as Matteo Flamigni.
As Valentino Rossi’s data engineer, Matteo Flamigni witnessed firsthand how Rossi’s talent translated into impressive results on the MotoGP track. Even after announcing his retirement, Rossi’s mind never stopped seeking ways to improve, as he shared his thoughts with Flamigni during a private conversation. Flamigni recognized that Rossi was light years ahead of his competitors in terms of his racing abilities. Throughout his career, Rossi demonstrated a remarkable consistency of performance, quickly maneuvering his Yamaha through corners with precise turn and deadly braking. Flamigni’s collaboration with Rossi changed the dynamics within the team and yielded exceptional results. One memorable moment was when Rossi, on the cusp of winning his sixth title, expressed concern about not being able to wheelie properly. However, his confidence in victory made Flamigni feel secure. After Rossi’s retirement, Flamigni became Marco Bezzecchi’s crew chief in Rossi’s VR46 team, marking a new challenge in his career.
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