MotoGP riders react to Rossi’s “end of an era” retirement

After 26 seasons of grand prix racing, having made his 125cc debut back in 1996, MotoGP legend Rossi will bring his illustrious career to an end this weekend in Valencia on his 432nd race start.

Winning nine grand prix world titles – seven of which in the premier class – Rossi has tallied up 115 grand prix victories in all classes and 199 podiums, while at the same time bringing…