Valentino Rossi is preparing to revisit the most important chapters of his life and career in a new autobiography, ‘La Mia Storia’, promising readers a more personal account of the events that shaped one of the most celebrated careers in motorcycle racing.
The nine-time world champion says the time has come to tell his side of the story after years in which his career, rivalries and private life have been discussed from countless perspectives.
“Many things have been written about my life and my sporting career. It is time to tell the truth about what happened on and off the track,” Rossi said in material promoting the book. “I decided to write this book because I hope that, when reading my story, many people will have fun and be moved.”
The autobiography is expected to revisit some of the defining rivalries of Rossi’s career, beginning with his battles against Max Biaggi and Sete Gibernau before moving on to the later clashes with Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Márquez.
The controversial 2015 MotoGP season will also have a prominent place in the book, a particularly sensitive chapter of Rossi’s career that culminated in his title defeat to Lorenzo after the infamous final races of the championship.
Rossi’s relationship with Formula 1 is another subject set to feature. The Italian seriously considered a move to four-wheel racing during the peak of his MotoGP career, including the possibility of joining Ferrari.
The book will also revisit Rossi’s dispute with the Italian tax authorities, an episode that became one of the most complicated periods of his life away from the racetrack.
Alongside the major sporting and legal controversies, ‘La Mia Storia’ is expected to offer a broader look at Rossi away from competition. The autobiography will include stories involving celebrities, friendships with artists, nights in Ibiza, relationships and other episodes from his private life.
That combination could make the book particularly interesting for fans who followed Rossi throughout his career but have never heard his complete perspective on some of its most controversial moments.
Rossi’s career included nine world championships and 115 Grand Prix victories before he retired from full-time MotoGP competition at the end of the 2021 season. He has since continued his competitive career on four wheels, while remaining closely involved with the VR46 racing operation.
The autobiography is described by its publisher as a more mature reflection on Rossi’s life, written with “passion, lucidity and self-irony.” The book is scheduled to run for 480 pages.
According to the information released for the European edition, the printed version will be priced at €22, while a digital Kindle edition will be available for €12.99.
Rossi has previously spoken about the possibility of telling his story in greater depth. In 2021, he said he had considered producing a book and even a documentary series featuring previously unseen private material.
Now, ‘La Mia Storia’ offers the opportunity to revisit that extraordinary career directly through Rossi’s own perspective.
For a rider whose career was defined not only by victories but also by some of the most intense rivalries and controversies in MotoGP history, the promise to tell “the truth” is likely to make the autobiography particularly significant for fans of the sport.
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FAQ
What will Valentino Rossi’s new autobiography ‘La Mia Storia’ cover?
The book is expected to cover Rossi’s life and racing career, including his major MotoGP rivalries, the controversial 2015 championship, his relationship with Formula 1 and Ferrari, his dispute with the Italian tax authorities and episodes from his life away from racing.
What rivalries will Valentino Rossi discuss in ‘La Mia Storia’?
The autobiography is expected to revisit Rossi’s major rivalries with Max Biaggi, Sete Gibernau, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Márquez.
When will Valentino Rossi’s ‘La Mia Storia’ be released?
The European edition is scheduled for publication in November 2026. A French edition listed by Fnac is scheduled for November 12, 2026, with Valentino Rossi and Giorgio Terruzzi credited as authors.
