The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don’t think about it.
VALENTINO ROSSIMaybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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 have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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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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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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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 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 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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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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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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