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I race to win. If I am on the bike or in a car it will always be the same.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
Motorcycle Racer
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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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I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.
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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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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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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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Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.
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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 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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.
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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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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 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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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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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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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.
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I am able to ride the bike and think clearly about strategy and tyres. I also have positive thinking. I am very constructively critical.
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don't give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don't know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal - there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components
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I have always challenged myself and it's also important to learn from the rivals. Every rider has his own style, and you have to count on some elements that cannot be changed. On the contrary, the bike or the tires can change and it's important to adapt yourself. It's up to the rider to understand what he can change and how much he can adapt.
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