We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
VALENTINO ROSSIAlso, 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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 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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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In 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.
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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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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 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 done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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 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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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I 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.
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