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.
VALENTINO ROSSII would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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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 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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My approach to the races hasn’t changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.
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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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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 have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.
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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 am completely focused on being strong, riding fast, and enjoying myself. With the new generation of riders, only the chronometer counts. I need to be faster than them on track.
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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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I’m Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don’t give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don’t know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal – there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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