I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
VALENTINO ROSSIWe 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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I’m Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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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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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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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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