If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
VALENTINO ROSSII am still here because I like to prove myself. I still like to ride the bike on track and enjoy the races. I still have good reasons to be in racing after so many years.
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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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 race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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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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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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