I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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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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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 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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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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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’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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