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 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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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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You look at Moto3, the races are very exciting. Moto2 is fantastic, and then MotoGP is boring.
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing 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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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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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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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