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.
VALENTINO ROSSII’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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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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.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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