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.
VALENTINO ROSSIRiding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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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 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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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 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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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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Riding a race bike is an art – a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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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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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