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I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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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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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 would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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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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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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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 speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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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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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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If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.
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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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To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.
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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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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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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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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 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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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.
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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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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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