We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
VALENTINO ROSSII never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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.
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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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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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider’s personality.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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