The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
VALENTINO ROSSIIf I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.
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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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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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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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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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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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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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