I’m really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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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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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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Once the races begin it’s more difficult and there is never that much time for testing.
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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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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 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’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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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 focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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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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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 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.
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I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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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To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
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