I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe 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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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 look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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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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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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 don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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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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 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.
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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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 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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