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.
VALENTINO ROSSII like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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I have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider’s personality.
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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 race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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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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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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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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’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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