It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
VALENTINO ROSSIIt is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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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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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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 would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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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 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 don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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 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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I have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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