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The Showdown: Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi’s 2006 title fight
The second instalment of ‘The Showdown’ goes back to 2006. Nicky Hayden leads for much of the season, and the title looks his for the taking, until Valentino Rossi comes roaring back.

Isha Reshmi Mohan
4 days ago5 min read


The Showdown: Lorenzo and Rossi’s 2015 title fight
In this article, we revisit the rollercoaster of emotions experienced in the 2015 title battle between Lorenzo and Rossi.

Isabel Jane Caporaso
Oct 225 min read


Verstappen and Rossi: The story behind two icons set to race each other in the GTWC Europe finale
Max Verstappen and Valentino Rossi are two of motorsport’s greatest icons. The pair will both compete against each other for the very first time on track at the GT World Challenge in Portimão.

Owen Bradley
Oct 169 min read


Five times brothers have raced together in MotoGP
MotoGP riders have always shown just how powerful family support can be throughout their racing career. Read all about the five best brotherhood stories in MotoGP.

Isabel Jane Caporaso
Sep 2312 min read


What is next for Valentino Rossi in sports car racing?
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi made the switch from motorcycles to cars back in 2022, racing in the GT World Challenge Europe. Over the last few years, the Italian has raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, among other iconic endurance races. However, despite his continued progress in Sportscar racing, Rossi’s future plans are currently stuck in limbo.

Owen Bradley
Sep 214 min read


Valentino Rossi reveals BMW “didn’t have the pace” for Spa 24 Hours glory
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has opened up about BMW’s struggles in the 24 Hours of Spa, which left them out of overall podium or victory contention.

Owen Bradley
Jul 14 min read


Mann Filter Mercedes leads 24 Hours of Spa after six hours following puncture for Ferrari
Mann Filter Mercedes leads the 24 Hours of Spa after the first six hours following a dramatic puncture for the former race leading No.51 Ferrari AF Corse.

Owen Bradley
Jun 273 min read


Exclusive: Max Hesse on winning Daytona 24 Hours, racing with Valentino Rossi and more!
Max Hesse speaks with DIVEBOMB's Owen Bradley about winning the 24 Hours of Daytona, racing with Valentino Rossi in the GTWC and more in this exclusive interview!

Owen Bradley
Jun 238 min read


Exclusive: Dan Harper on his debut at Le Mans, rookie WEC season and more!
Dan Harper speaks with DIVEBOMB's Owen Bradley about his debut WEC season, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, his grand slam aspirations and more, in this exclusive interview!

Owen Bradley
Jun 118 min read


70-car grid for Spa 24h 2026 as new qualifying format revealed
70 cars are set to contest the 2026 edition of the Spa 24 Hours, which will also feature a new qualifying format

Owen Bradley
May 193 min read


Aston Martin steal victory from Mercedes in opening round of GTWCE
Aston Martin stole victory from Mercedes in the final 10 minutes of the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe.

DIVEBOMB Sportscars Team
Apr 114 min read


The forgotten rivalry: Biaggi vs. Rossi
Even before contemporary MotoGP battles such as Rossi vs. Lorenzo or Marquez vs. Rossi dominated the headlines, another bitter and personal rivalry between Valentino Rossi and Max Biaggi took shape in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their rivalry was much more than the race tracks and world titles. It was a battle of personalities, national pride and generational change, as two Italians scrapped hard, not just over victories, but also to control the narrative of the sport.

Aaratrika Gupta
Apr 34 min read


Valentino Rossi unveils 2026 livery for GT Challenge season
Valentino Rossi and BMW have revealed their livery for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season, ahead of Rossi's first full scale campaign in the championship since 2023.

Owen Bradley
Mar 313 min read


Valentino Rossi reveals his GT3 ambitions and reasons for leaving WEC
The Italian opened up on why he left WEC and stated his future GT3 goals.

Marios Gantzoudis
Feb 232 min read


24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 entry list revealed, Genesis set to make Hypercar debut
The entry list for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 has been revealed!

Owen Bradley
Feb 193 min read


LIVE: Bathurst 12 Hour 2026 Updates
Names such as Kevin Magnussen, Álex Palou, Jack Aitken, Connor Zilisch, Colton Herta, Scott Dixon and many many more will all be looking to head home with a brand new Rolex, and a Daytona 24 Hours victory to their name.

Owen Bradley
Feb 141 min read


Assen 2017 — When Rossi turned back the clock
On 25 June 2017, at the legendary TT Circuit Assen, Valentino Rossi delivered one of the most memorable performances of his later career, a masterclass of intelligence, courage, and grit under changing conditions.

Aaratrika Gupta
Jan 284 min read


2015 — The season that split MotoGP fans forever
The 2015 MotoGP season was an expected classic race between Yamaha teammates Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, pitted to be two of the best riders of their generation. Although, their rivalry would turn controversial as the season progressed....

Aaratrika Gupta
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Valentino Rossi and #46 BMW crew win IGTC Indianapolis 8 Hour in rain-soaked, red-flag affected race
Valentino Rossi and the #46 BMW crew took an extraordinary victory in a rain-soaked and red flag affected race, pulling off a strategic stroke of genius to claim the lead of the race.

Owen Bradley
Oct 19, 20254 min read


The golden age of motorcycle racing: The two-stroke revolution
Isabel takes us through the two-stroke revolution that defined 1970s motorcycle racing, leaving behind an iconic legacy.

Isabel Jane Caporaso
Sep 25, 20256 min read
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