I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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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I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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I’m very happy because I won a lot. I’ve won races and lived in a world that just gave me joy, so I remember it very positively.
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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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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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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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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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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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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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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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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Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
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