It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
VALENTINO ROSSII would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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I was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.
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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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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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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 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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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 like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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 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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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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