I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.
VALENTINO ROSSII am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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I’m lucky because I don’t feel too much pressure – it’s only in the last hour before the race, and even then it’s good, positive pressure.
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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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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 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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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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 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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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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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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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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I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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