I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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 Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.
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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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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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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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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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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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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 don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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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