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.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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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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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 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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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’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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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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 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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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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