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.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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 was lucky. My father raced bikes. He gave me the passion very early. I had my first bike when I was three or four years old.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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 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 have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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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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’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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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