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.
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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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 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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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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