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 ROSSIIt’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.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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My approach to the races hasn’t changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.
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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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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 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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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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