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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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I 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.
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Friendship is very important to me. With some friends, we've known each other since we were kids and it's a very strong relationship. They always tell me what they think even when I am wrong. It's great to share with them the best moments. I also have many friends in the team, and I like to share my passion with them.
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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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I'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.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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The tragic incident of Luis Salom reminds us that our sport, our passion, is dangerous. We know it but, in a way, we don't think about it.
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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 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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Also, 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.
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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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes 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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