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Which well-respected chief racing engineer did Rossi take with him when he moved from Honda to Yamaha in 2004?

  1. Joesph Barnes

  2. Jeremy Burgess

  3. Joshua Brackley

  4. Jack Ball
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jeremy Burgess was the legendary chief mechanic who moved with Rossi from Honda to Yamaha in 2004, a move that shocked the racing world. Burgess had been part of Mick Doohan's championship-winning team before joining Rossi, and their partnership was crucial to Rossi's immediate success on the Yamaha. The Australian engineer's expertise was instrumental in developing the bike to suit Rossi's riding style, leading to championships in 2004 and 2005.

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