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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.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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I'm done with F1 unfortunately. I'm too old, the train has passed
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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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