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.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I have won on Honda and Yamaha so maybe it is interesting to win with a third team, Ducati, who are Italian.
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I would have probably stolen cars – it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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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 done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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Giving yourself threads doesn’t mean you don’t believe in yourself in my opinion.
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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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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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I don’t like being famous – it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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 race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.
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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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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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