Valentino Rossi rides Yamaha M1 at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Valentino Rossi made a return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 17, 2026, riding his 2020 Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1. This marks Rossi's first appearance at Goodwood in over a decade. He shared the spotlight with 2021 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris, drawing a significant crowd. The event featured a demonstration that included several motorsport figures and celebrated Rossi's legacy with Yamaha, despite his current involvement with Ducati through his team. Fans were reminded of Rossi's impactful career as he raced the M1 through the English countryside, marking a moment of nostalgia for MotoGP enthusiasts.
- •Rossi last raced the Yamaha M1 before retiring in 2021.
- •The Goodwood Festival is a significant event for motorsport fans.
- •Rossi's team continues to race Ducati while he remains Yamaha's ambassador.
- •Thousands attended the festival to watch Rossi's demonstration.
- •Rossi won four MotoGP championships during his career with Yamaha.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Valentino Rossi Reunited With His Yamaha M1 And MotoGP Fans Lost It
"Ducati pays the team bills, but Yamaha still owns the childhood memories.
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