I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don’t think about it.
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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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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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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
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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’m Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it’s difficult to pass.
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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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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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