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.
VALENTINO ROSSIYou try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it’s difficult to pass.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
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The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don’t think about it.
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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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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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In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.
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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 have designs I like applied to my helmet, motorcycle, riding suits, gloves,and boots. I have a designer friend of mine put the designs on them for me. I think a livery on the helmet is significant in expressing a rider’s personality.
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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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Maybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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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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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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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