The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
VALENTINO ROSSII am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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’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.
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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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.
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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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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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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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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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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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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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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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