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.
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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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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I am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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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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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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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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The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don’t think about it.
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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