Here’s a post that does what it says on the tin – a list of the top Valentino Rossi images of 2012. Hope you like them.
Valentino Rossi may have had a very, very average season on the Ducati, but that hasn’t stopped photographers getting some awesome snaps of the man on his Ducati Desmosedici. here are some of the very best.
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Number One: The first is at Indy, an amazing circuit that for once didn’t suffer at the hands of the weather…
Number Two: Rossi complained about the front end of the Ducati throughout the season. Here, it proves the rear wasn’t in too bad shape…
Number Three: Rossi problems started way before Qatar, and his lack of pace here compared to the front runners proved that he and Jerry Burgess couldn’t find a quick fix.
Number Four: Pre season was spectacular as always at Sepang. Spectacular doesn’t always translate to speed, but at least it keeps the like of us very happy.
Number Five: As the season tailed off, it was clear that all Rossi wanted to do was get off the thing – in a controlled manner at least. By Motegi he was really only going through the motions…
Number Six: Podiums came, like at Le Mans, but it was only with the weather holding other riders back. Even then, this wet form wasn’t consistent…
Number Seven: And this sums the season up. At a track he loves, Rossi was nowhere. A big two fingers up to his bike says it all…
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