It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don’t give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don’t know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal – there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components.
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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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I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it’s difficult to pass.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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Barcelona is a special track. I have always loved the layout of the circuit, but also the atmosphere and the fans are special. It has always been good fun.
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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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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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