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Valentino Rossi became iconic for his personality as well as his sporting achievements.
During his MotoGP heyday, Valentino Rossi’s pranks and skits became an integral part of his persona, captivating the world’s imagination. These antics ranged from dressing up as Robin Hood to popping up in unexpected places like a port-a-loo. Though seemingly silly, these gags helped Rossi relax and alleviate the pressure he felt as a young champion. Uccio Salucci, Rossi’s close friend and manager, revealed that the skits were often planned and prepared beforehand, with Rossi paying great attention to details. The humor evolved over the years, but the underlying concept remained the same – to be playful and ironic. The ideas for these pranks often came from Salucci’s father or Flavio Frattesi, and meetings were held to discuss and choose the least ridiculous ones. Some memorable moments include Rossi mimicking bowling by knocking over humans dressed as pins and bringing out a sex doll to mock his rival Max Biaggi.
