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.
VALENTINO ROSSIFortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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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’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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 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 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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