Legendary MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi took a podium place at the Fuji 6 Hours race in an impressive display of versatility behind the wheel of a car.
This achievement marks another notable achievement in the Italian’s career in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), this being his first podium in the competition. Rossi, in partnership with Maxime Martin and Ahmad Al Harthy, guided the BMW M4 with the iconic number 46 to third place in the LMGT3 category, behind only the Ferrari and Porsche teams.
The most exciting moment of the race occurred during Rossi’s final turn, where the Italian driver demonstrated all his mastery by overtaking two opponents on the same corner, climbing an impressive five positions in just two laps.
This result is even more remarkable considering that the team started from 12th position on the starting grid, showing remarkable progression throughout the race.
This performance in Japan consolidates Rossi’s successful transition from two to four wheels, proving that his talent and competitiveness transcend the disciplines of motorsport.
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