Career
Valentino Rossi was born in Urbino on February 16, 1979, the son of former rider Graziano Rossi. He made his debut in the MotoGP World Championship in 1996 in the 125cc class with Aprilia, and the following year he won his first world title, marking the beginning of an unprecedented career. In 1999 he won the 250cc title, and in 2001, the 500cc World Championship — the last in history before the advent of MotoGP. From 2002, he dominated the new premier class, winning five consecutive MotoGP titles (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) plus the 2008 and 2009 titles, for a total of nine world crowns, making him the second most successful rider in MotoGP history. He is the only rider ever to have won titles in four different classes: 125cc, 250cc, 500cc, and MotoGP. Having ridden for Honda, Yamaha, and briefly Ducati, his bond with Yamaha and the number 46 have become absolute symbols of world motorcycling. He retired from motorcycle racing in 2021 after 26 seasons in the MotoGP World Championship. Since 2014, he has owned the VR46 team, which continues his legacy in the paddock. In 2025, he was inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame as a Legend.
Why collect a Valentino Rossi autograph
An original Valentino Rossi autograph is one of the most iconic and sought-after pieces in global sports collecting. Rossi is not just one of the greatest riders of all time: he is a cultural phenomenon who has transcended motorcycling, captivating millions of fans worldwide with his charisma, humor, and unmistakable style. The number 46, the yellow sun, and his celebratory helmets have entered the collective imagination far beyond the confines of the paddock. For a collector, owning his autograph means safeguarding the signature of a living legend who has rewritten the history of motorsport and continues to generate ever-increasing collectible value on an international scale.
Original Valentino Rossi autographs on MTM Memorabilia
MTM Memorabilia is the benchmark in Italy for high-level collecting. Every original Valentino Rossi autograph available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria of provenance and authenticity by our experts. Every signed piece is always accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts that declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the piece, MTM autographs can be accompanied by additional internationally recognized third-party certifications — including COAs issued by entities such as PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA, or Associazione Autografia — either included in the price or purchasable separately. Each product description accurately indicates the available certification for that specific piece.