I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
VALENTINO ROSSII’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.
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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.
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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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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 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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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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 really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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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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