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 ROSSIIn 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.
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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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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’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 so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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 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 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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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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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 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.
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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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