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 ROSSII have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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How do Ferrari know what I’m doing next year when I don’t know what I’m doing next week?
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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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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 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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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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 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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I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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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 be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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