I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
VALENTINO ROSSII’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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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.
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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 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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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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My approach to the races hasn’t changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.
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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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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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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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