F1 TITLE rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have set aside their differences to lead tributes to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. Stars of world sport have lined up to pay tribute to the nine-time world champion, who made his MotoGP bow back in 2002. Speaking in a special video compiled by MotoGP, championship leader Verstappen said: “It’s of course very impressive to see your passion for the sport. World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon said: “Thanks for the emotions you’ve given to motorcycle fans, and to all of Italy.”. Thank you for sharing with us, your fans, all of your beautiful medicine.

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