In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we’re always on the bike and it’s quite difficult.
VALENTINO ROSSIOur sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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How do Ferrari know what I’m doing next year when I don’t know what I’m doing next week?
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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The work that we do during the winter is very important; we have a new bike and it’s important to develop it during this time.
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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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We have the 2004 M1 here for reference, which is useful. It worked well here last year; we won the race and always did fast lap times so it will be interesting to compare it to the new bike and it will help us to understand which parts have improved.
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I’m Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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It’s a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.
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Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It has always been good fun.
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I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.
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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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