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.
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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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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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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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 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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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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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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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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I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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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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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 like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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