Can anyone tell me why Valentino Rossi is called The Doctor?

Question

Can anyone tell me why Valentino Rossi is called The Doctor?

Answer 1

Although the posted wikipedia answer might be true. this is the preferred version cut from the motogp web site

4. His first nickname, ‘Rossifumi', came about as a tribute to the much missed Japanese rider Norick Abe.

5. Rossi has an honorary Doctorate in Communications from the University of Urbino

and thus became the DOCTOR.     OFFICIALLY

Answer 2

b/c he is like a surgeon with a sport bike.  The man is a GOD on two wheels.

Answer 3

because he wanted to become a doctor before being a motor biker

Answer 4

Correct Proc. Yes the Wiki answer has all the facts, but copy / paste is boring !

It was in 2004  think when a few people in the MotoGP paddock were saying that it was a stupid nick name, because he was not, so whilst in London he also got a Dr, in commutation's & public speaking.

Well done to him.

Answer 5

because he has a MBBS

Answer 6

Just as Mr Proc writes - x*x -

Answer 7

Since his dominance in 500 cc and MotoGP, Rossi has used the nickname "The Doctor." This has been attributed to his "cold and clinical dismantling of his opponents" as well as his cool and calm composure in racing compared to his frenetic days in 125 cc and 250 cc where his performance was erratic and dangerous, resulting in numerous crashes. There are two theories as to why Rossi is entitled "The Doctor", one is Rossi adopted the nickname upon having earned a degree, which in Italy entitles one to use the title "Doctor". Another, as spoken by Graziano himself, "The Doctor because, I don't think there is a particular reason, but it's beautiful, and is important, The Doctor. And in Italy, The Doctor is a name you give to someone for respect, it's very important, The Doctor... important". Although Valentino often jokes that the name arrived because in Italy, Rossi is a very common surname for Doctors.

Answer 8

because he is a registered doctor

Answer 9

Cause he got his "Valentino" caught in a bottle of "Rossie"........"OUCH" !!