15 years have passed, but the moment still continues to give fans of motorcycle racing goosebumps. On July 20, 2008, Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner created one of the most iconic images of the modern era of the MotoGP™ World Championship. In a duel between the two at Laguna Seca, 'The Doctor' made the most of all his talent to overcome the Australian genius at the mythical 'Corkscrew' with a manoeuvre that would be seen all around the world. Unforgettable! Relive the race below:
Ten years after that epic overtake in the United States, the two protagonists relived the moment together, but with a little less tension. Enjoy it below.
Over the years, the iconic overtake at the 'Corkscrew' became one of the most iconic moments in Rossi's award-winning career. The 'Tales of Valentino' series, published after his retirement at the end of 2021, went over that unique moment in great detail.