Being described by media pundits as “Biting More Than He Can Chew” after signing a 2 year contract with Yamaha and their struggling YZR-M1, Rossi had plenty of work ahead to prove everybody wrong in 2005. Rossi would also install his ex crew chief at Honda, Jeremy Burgess, to get the job done. After hours and hours of testing, the duo would finally develop a bike that married balance and power to perfection.The Hondas’ were no match for the Yamahas’ in 2005 and Rossi would take his 7th Championship Title. This highly detailed 1:12 scale replica by Minichamps is a tribute to the ‘greatest rider’ in Moto GP as raced in the 2005 US Grand Prix in Laguna Seca. The model features a bike stand and a removable engine cover to showcase the intricate engine detail.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Car / Team | Yamaha |
| Color | Yellow |
| Driver | Valentino Rossi |
| Racing Series | MotoGP |
| Scale | 1:8 |