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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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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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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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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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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In 2002 the Yamaha was at more or less the same level as the Honda, better in some ways, worse in others. But in the winter of last year between 2002 and 2003, Honda made a big step forward and it seemed as if Yamaha couldn’t quite match that improvement.
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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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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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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
VALENTINO ROSSI