I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
VALENTINO ROSSIIt is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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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 have so much respect for my opponents; many of them watched the races as little children and were supporting me!
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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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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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It is dangerous and unbelievably fast and entirely different from the kind of track I am used to racing on.
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The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it’s true.
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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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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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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 race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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 really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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