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How many race victories did Valentino achieve during the 2006 season despite losing out on the championship to Nicky Hayden?

  1. 6

  2. 5

  3. 4

  4. 3
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Explanation

Despite losing the 2006 MotoGP championship to Nicky Hayden by just 5 points, Valentino Rossi won 5 races that season. This was an impressive tally, but Hayden's consistency (9 podiums vs. crashes/retirements for Rossi) secured him the title. The 2006 season is remembered as one of the closest title fights in MotoGP history, with Rossi's 5 wins being the highest race victory count that year.

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