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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.

Valentino Rossi

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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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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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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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I’m very happy because I won a lot. I’ve won races and lived in a world that just gave me joy, so I remember it very positively.
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The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it’s true.
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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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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 like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.

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