In my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we’re always on the bike and it’s quite difficult.
VALENTINO ROSSIIn my opinion we are at the limit now, and 17 races is really too much. With all the testing that we do now, it means we’re always on the bike and it’s quite difficult.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
VALENTINO ROSSII’m lucky because I don’t feel too much pressure – it’s only in the last hour before the race, and even then it’s good, positive pressure.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe 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.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
VALENTINO ROSSIAlso, 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.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
VALENTINO ROSSIMaybe if Graziano make another work or another sport I wouldn’t have had this passion to be a rider.
VALENTINO ROSSIThe great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
VALENTINO ROSSITo win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.
VALENTINO ROSSII 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.
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.
VALENTINO ROSSIMy 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 ROSSIBarcelona 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.
VALENTINO ROSSIYou 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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