Valentino Rossi buys extravagant luxury yacht
The Doctor is gearing up for retirement and you won't believe how much he spent on his new toyNine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has splashed out on a new luxury motor yacht worth somewhere north of €4.5 million (roughly $6.9 million AUD).
The MotoGP legend is no stranger to the high seas, but this latest nautical purchase may be one of his most extravagant yet.
Rossi witnessed the launch of his new Sanlorenzo SX88 via video conference, with the official delivery expected to take place in May.
The 27-metre motor yacht appears to be set up for long journeys on the water, with a 9,300-litre fuel tank and accommodation for eight guests and three crew members. The boat is powered by an 800hp Volvo Penta IPS engine, with a top speed of 23 knots.
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A quick look at the yacht on the Sanlorenzo website reveals a stylish interior with plenty of entertaining space, a sizable galley, spacious bathrooms, and luxurious bedrooms.
The Doctor’s has owned two previous yachts – dubbed Titilla I and Titilla II. It is expected that his new yacht will be christened Titilla III.
Rossi, who has been racing in the premier MotoGP class for twenty years, is seemingly coming to the end of his career as a professional motorcycle racer. The Italian was dropped from the factory Yamaha team in 2020, and will race for the satellite Petronas team in 2021.
At the recent test in Qatar, Rossi showed good pace, but was still some way behind the frontrunners. The first race of the 2021 season takes place at the Losail circuit this weekend.
The Italian rider won his first premier-class championship in 2001 – the last time he raced for a satellite race team. He won a subsequent six world titles, his last coming in 2009. His last race win was in 2017, while he did achieve a podium in 2020.
If the Doctor does indeed retire at the end of 2021, he’ll have a lot more time to travel the high seas and relax on his brand-new purchase.
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