After a dramatic final turn showdown with Ma🐓rc Marquez in Saturday's Dutch MotoGP, Valentino Rossi flew straight to England for his debut appearance a𒐪t the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Accompanied by senior Yamaha management, Rossi attended the🌟 gala dinner and ball on Saturday evening, before his Goodwood motorsport activities began the following morning.

After u🔯nveiling a special yellow-liveried YZR-M1 - to commemorate Yamaha Mౠotor's 60th anniversary - alongside Kenny Roberts, Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read, The Doctor delighted thousands of spectators when he rode the 1.16-mile Hillclimb course at 11:40 am.

After the ride there was more excitement for the fans as Rossi deviate🐠d from the normal route back to the pꦦits and instead rode to Lord March's mansion, where he was interviewed on the balcony. The Italian later joined Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg for lunch.

Oh, and having a lap t﷽ray lunch 🌞with the Doctor!! Only at Goodwood!! -- MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1)

Rossi concluded his first Goodwood experience by driving in a historical Le Mans-winner and rally car before heading home to start his preparations for the German Grand Prix in two weeks' time.

"It's▨ been an incredible weekend. I was ba✤rely off the podium before immediately heading to the United Kingdom, but I'm very happy that I got to attend the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, it has been a real pleasure!" Rossi said.

"I knew about the event because I saw videos of it, but I had never been there before and it's even more impressive than I imagined. It is a very large venue and there were many fans but also lots of famous riders, drivers and other VIPs which gave it a great atmosphere, eℱspecially when I rode my Yamaha YZR-M1 up and down the hill.

"I revealed my bike's special Yamaha Motor 60th anniversary livery eaꦬrlier this morning together with Giacomo and Kenny. For Yamaha Motor to be a part of motorsport history for so long and to have achieved so many accomplishments is very special and something to be proud of.

"At the end of the day I also got to drive a historic Le Mans car and also a rally car, which was great fun as we🐼ll. I want to say a big tha🍌nk you to Lord March for inviting and hosting me at this year's event. I had a great time and made memories I will never forget!"

Takaaki Kimura, 🃏Yamaha Motor ex🍸ecutive vice president, added: "Seeing the spectators cheer as Valentino rode on a yellow Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bike once again was a magical moment, and I'm sure it has left a lasting impression on everyone."

Rossi, fighting for a tent꧂h world title in his 20th season of grand prix racing, holds a 10-point advantage over team-mate Jorꦦge Lorenzo after 8 of 18 rounds.

Retired MotoGP champion Casey Stoner also attended this year's Goodwood event𓄧.

Was also fortunate enough to catch up with Carlo Bꦆonomi who was the owner of Ducati while I was𝐆 there -- Casey Stoner (@Official_CS27)