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.
VALENTINO ROSSIIn 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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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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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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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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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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I am completely focused on being strong, riding fast, and enjoying myself. With the new generation of riders, only the chronometer counts. I need to be faster than them on track.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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 like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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 have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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