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Last Updated: Wednesday, 14 April, 2004, 13:00 GMT 14:00 UK
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RIDER PROFILE
Born: 16/2/79
Nationality: Italian
2003 position: 1st
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Valentino Rossi moved to struggling Yamaha this season in search of a new challenge after three consecutive MotoGP titles with Honda.
In an echo of Michael Schumacher's switch to Ferrari in 1996, Rossi was aiming to turn the sport's big under-achievers into world champions.
The charming and likeable London-based Italian had a massive task on his hands, the team a lot of work to do.
But he confounded expectations with a string of brilliant wins and the title.
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MOTOGP 2004
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THIS YEAR'S RACES
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