        She kept us waiting, but Valentino Rossi and Francesca Sofia Novello&rsquo;s daughter was born earlier this morning. The rider himself made the announcement on social media, with an image showing the foot of tiny Giulietta, as she has been named. Rossi: "We&rsquo;re on seventh heaven"  Those who were betting on a name like &ldquo;Valentina&rdquo; or &ldquo;Vittoria&rdquo; couldn&rsquo;t have been more wrong, as the two best-known new parents in Italy have opted for a more traditional name, Giulietta. But the nine-time champion together with girlfriend, model Francesca Sofia Novello, chose to announce the birth in a very modern way, via social media. Only yesterday, Francesca had published an Instagram story explaining how she had preferred to keep quiet on social media in recent days, considering the delicate moment, and now today comes the news we&rsquo;ve all been waiting for: &ldquo;Mummy and daddy&rdquo;, the post reads, &ldquo;are on seventh heaven! Welcome Giulietta Rossi&rdquo;. Many were quick to congratulate the couple of course, from the VR46 Racing team to friend and singer Cesare Cremonini. Vale was expected to be at Imola to test the car today but the birth meant that this has not happened. The Italian driver&rsquo;s team-mates are out on track with the car. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP, Dall'Igna: &ldquo;Banning the lowering device would be unsportsmanlike&rdquo;       

The new parents have announced the happy news: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re on seventh heaven!&rdquo;

Rossi in the pink - Valentino and Francesca’s daughter has arrived

        2022 is a year of new experiences for Valentino Rossi, who will be watching his former MotoGP colleagues from home. Riders in the reigning class are in Malaysia right now, ready to head out for testing on 5-6 February, while the Doctor is enjoying his &lsquo;retirement&rsquo; and awaiting the birth of his daughter with girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello. Rossi: &ldquo;Happy with my decision&rdquo;  During an interview with Radio Deejay, the nine-time champion tried to explain what&rsquo;s he feeling right now, reiterating that he has no regrets about his decision to retire: &ldquo;How am I doing without the bike? They&rsquo;re about the start the first tests in Malaysia, the first tests that I won&rsquo;t be there for. We&rsquo;ll have to see how I feel, particularly when the racing starts in Qatar on 6 March. But I&rsquo;m happy with my decision, it was the right time&rdquo;, analyses the Doctor. &ldquo;To think about starting over again now and heading out for 21 non-stop races around the world is tough. I&rsquo;m a good age after all. So it&rsquo;s all good&rdquo;. Top secret name  Valentino is enjoying a rest, before turning his attention to the four-wheel adventure that awaits with team Audi WRT: &ldquo;Everything's fairly relaxed right now, I&rsquo;m having a holiday I guess&hellip; but I'll be testing the car soon. The first test is on 14 February, Valentine&rsquo;s Day. But we need to see when the baby is born&hellip;&rdquo; The couple&rsquo;s daughter will be here soon, and this is the former rider&rsquo;s top priority: &ldquo;In terms of future projects with Audi, we&rsquo;ll also need to see when Francesca gives birth, as we&rsquo;re nearly there&rdquo;. Valentino doesn&rsquo;t want to reveal his daughter&rsquo;s name but does provide a clue as to when she might be born: &ldquo;She should arrive more or less on my birthday. We&rsquo;ll see. We&rsquo;ve already decided on a name, but we&rsquo;ll only reveal it once she&rsquo;s here. Not long to go now, ten days or so. I don&rsquo;t really know what to expect&rdquo;. Translated by Heather Watson MotogGP, Stoner&rsquo;s revelation: &ldquo;The better my weekend, the more i wanted to die&rdquo;       

"I don&rsquo;t regret retiring, 21 non-stop races are tough. I&rsquo;m a good age now", comments the Doctor, before revealing a few details about the imminent birth of his first child

MotoGP, Rossi: “The baby will be here soon”

        After years of incessant rumours about Valentino Rossi becoming a father, today the happy news is confirmed - the Italian is to become a father to a baby girl. Girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello is pregnant and both have published the news on social media, posting entertaining images in which Valentino plays the part of Doctor Rossi, announcing his partner&rsquo;s pregnancy to the world.             Visualizza questo post su Instagram  Un post condiviso da Valentino Rossi (@valeyellow46)      Congratulations!  The couple, together since 2016, have confirmed that the baby will be due shortly after father Valentino retires from racing, after a career spanning 26 years. Rossi has long said that he wanted children and has not wasted any time now that he&rsquo;s found the right person with which to do that. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP: Yamaha, goodbye continuity       

The retirement of the nine-time champion will coincide with the birth of his first child, a baby girl

Valentino Rossi to be a dad: Francesca Sofia Novello is expecting a baby!

Valentino Rossi is currently competing in the Gulf 12 Hours together with brother Luca Marini and friend Alessio Salucci. Also there with the trio is Vale&rsquo;s girlfriend, Francesca Sofia Novello, who has spent time at the Bahrain track with her other half.  Vale teases his girlfriend      &nbsp;   &nbsp;  &nbsp;    &nbsp;     Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da FRANCESCA SOFIA NOVELLO (@francescasofianovello)      And while the images from the first day of free practice, in which Rossi and his crew finished fourth aboard the team Kessel Ferrari 488 GT3, have made an impact on social media, one in particular has stood out.  The image, posted by Francesca Sofia Novello, shows the couple inside the garage being affectionate with each other. The shot has gone viral for the comment that Valentino then made, as while Novello had written &ldquo;Always&rdquo; alongside the photo, Rossi replied more ironically.  &ldquo;You&rsquo;re touching my ass Love&rdquo; - writes the Doctor, only for Francesca to comment: &ldquo;You&rsquo;re an idiot!&rdquo; - complete with smiley face. The Doctor loves to joke. Even on a race weekend.  Translated by Heather Watson  MotoGP: new yacht for Rossi, the Doctor sets sail in 2021 

Francesca Sofia Novello, who has accompanied Valentino to the Gulf 12 Hours, posted a particular photo on her profile, one that an ironic Rossi then commented on

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Rossi in the pink - Valentino and Francesca’s daughter has arrived

MotoGP, Rossi: “The baby will be here soon”

Valentino Rossi to be a dad: Francesca Sofia Novello is expecting a baby!

MotoGP: Rossi teases his girlfriend and the picture goes viral