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[BazaJT]

Valentino Rossi-arguably the greatest MotoGP rider of all time- has announced that at the age of 42 and after 21years of competing in the series he will retire at the end of this season.Been a big fan of his since he started in the 125cc class back in 1996,although realistically I think he should have retired a few seasons ago-but he was enjoying it so why not carry on? It would be nice,although not probable to see him get at least one more podium position before the season end to make his 200th career podium.He will of course continue to be in the paddock as boss of his teams.

[Andy B]

riders like him have massive balls of steel ...... there's no way on earth I could begin to ride a bike like them/him

[Keith ABS]

 I always thought that he and Michael Schumacer were very alike in they knew exactly what to tell the pit crew to adjust or change
He did always come across as a nice bloke that would talk to anyone and everyone
Huge talent that certain more vocal riders didnt like as he went out and proved them wrong with his riding ability
Just my thoughts about him

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

The end of a great era. And an end to my interest in MotoGP. In fact I havent watched it so much since the Spanish mafia conspired to deprive him of what should have been his 10th Championship a few years ago.
Imo he should have stopped then, and laughed at the drop in viewing figures and lost revenue.
He single handedly made MotoGP the global sport it is today.
Before Rossi, WSB was far more popular than MotoGP. The attendance at Donington MotoGP 1999 was around 20% of the attendance for WSB at Brands Hatch.
The younger riders who are now beating him on their computer controlled machines, would have highsided themselves into the middle of next week if they tried to keep up with him on the old 2 stroke 500,s of 20 years ago.
Like modern F1 drivers. They dont know how lucky they are.
For me it isnt just his record that makes him the GOAT. Its the fact that he always did it with real style and flair, and thats not something that will ever be said of Marquez and the rest of the current generation.
For me he will always be the greatest Ive ever seen on short circuits.

[Doctor Gollum]

There's probably not much space left for many more screws and plates, so it might well be time to quit while he's ahead

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Broke a leg about 5 years ago, and thats about it. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Broke a leg about 5 years ago, and thats about it. 

In which case, he should probably buy a lottery ticket.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Yep....I'm happy for VR to be considered as the GOAT.

......with Steve Parrish a close second.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The end of a great era. And an end to my interest in MotoGP. In fact I havent watched it so much since the Spanish mafia conspired to deprive him of what should have been his 10th Championship a few years ago.
Imo he should have stopped then, and laughed at the drop in viewing figures and lost revenue.
He single handedly made MotoGP the global sport it is today.
Before Rossi, WSB was far more popular than MotoGP. The attendance at Donington MotoGP 1999 was around 20% of the attendance for WSB at Brands Hatch.
The younger riders who are now beating him on their computer controlled machines, would have highsided themselves into the middle of next week if they tried to keep up with him on the old 2 stroke 500,s of 20 years ago.
Like modern F1 drivers. They dont know how lucky they are.
For me it isnt just his record that makes him the GOAT. Its the fact that he always did it with real style and flair, and thats not something that will ever be said of Marquez and the rest of the current generation.
For me he will always be the greatest Ive ever seen on short circuits.

Agreed. Some  crazy power 2 strokes from the nineties were evil mother-f*uckers.

[YZ250]

By all accounts he's very fast on four wheels as well, whether it be in a Rally car or an F1 car.